173

The year 173 was a common year that began on a Thursday, following the Julian calendar. During this time, people referred to the year as the "Year of the Consulship of Severus and Pompeianus." Another way they described it was "year 926 Ab urbe condita," which means "926 years since the founding of Rome."

The way we name this year as "173" started in the early medieval period. This happened after the Anno Domini calendar era became popular in Europe. This system is the one we still use today to name years.

For information about the number 173 itself, you can visit 173 (number). If you are interested in the year 173 before the Julian calendar, you can read about 173 BC. For other uses of the number or year 173, see 173 (disambiguation).

Events

By place

Roman Empire

Gnaeus Claudius Severus and Tiberius Claudius Pompeianus served as important leaders called Roman Consuls.

In the eastern part of the Roman Empire, a leader named Avidius Cassius, who governed the area known as Syria, stopped a rebellion led by a group of shepherds called the Boukoloi.

Births

Two important people were born in the year 173.

One was Maximinus Thrax, known as "the Thracian," who later became a Roman emperor. He lived until the year 238.

The other was Mi Heng, a Chinese writer and musician. He lived until the year 198.

Deaths

One person passed away this year. Donatus of Muenstereifel was a Roman soldier known for his strong beliefs. He was born around the year 140.