188–217 CE · Roman emperor
Caracalla
Known · AttestedWorked in Alexandria.
In Alexandria: 215 CE
Came to Alexandria in 215 CE. Believing Aristotle had a hand in Alexander's death, he abolished the common meals and privileges of the Aristotelian philosophers there, Cassius Dio says, and his troops massacred the city's young men.
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Moments
- 215 CE · Caracalla abolishes the Aristotelians' common table Known: attested
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Sources (2)
- Cassius Dio, Roman History 78[77].7.3; 78[77].22–23
- Herodian 4.8.6–4.9.8