What Happened This Year 189

Historical Events from This Year 189

Born in 189

Publius Septimius Geta

Roman Emperor of the Severan dynasty
Born
March 7th, 189 1836 years ago
Died
211 1814 years ago — 22 years old

Born in 189 AD, served as Roman Emperor from 209 to 211 AD alongside his brother Caracalla. His reign was marked by conflict with his brother, leading to a power struggle that culminated in his assassination. Geta's governance included efforts to maintain stability within the empire and relations with the provinces. After his death, Caracalla sought to erase Geta from history, including a damnatio memoriae, aimed at eliminating Geta's legacy.

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People Who Died in 189

He Jin

Chinese general and regent during Han Dynasty
Died
September 22nd, 189 1835 years ago — None years old

Born in 135, served as a general and regent during the late Eastern Han Dynasty in China. He Jin played a significant role in the political landscape of the time, particularly during the power struggles and factions within the imperial court. In 189, he was assassinated as part of a coup, which led to the eventual collapse of the Han Dynasty.

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