Roman Empire - Commodus died

Time: Monday Dec 31, 192

Place: Rome, Roman Empire

Details: On 31 December, Marcia poisoned Commodus' food, but he vomited up the poison, so the conspirators sent his wrestling partner Narcissus to strangle him in his bath.

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