198
Year 198 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus. The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.
Events
By place
Roman Empire
- January 28
- *Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar.
- *Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus.
China
- Winter - Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed.
By topic
Religion
- Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople.
Births
- Lu Kai, Chinese official and general
- Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor
Deaths
- Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regent
- Liu Yao, Chinese governor and warlord
- Mi Heng, Chinese musician and writer
- Zhang Yang, Chinese official and warlord