218
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| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 180s 190s 200s – 210s – 220s 230s 240s |
| Years: | 215 216 217 – 218 – 219 220 221 |
Year 218 (CCXVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar.
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Roman Empire [change]
- May 16 – Elagabalus, age 14, is made emperor of Rome.
- June 8 – Battle of Antioch: Elagabalus defeats the forces of Macrinus.
- Diadumenianus, son of Macrinus, escapes to the Parthian court. He is captured at Zeugma and also put to death.
