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217 ID: 3850
St. Callixtus I becomes sixteenth pope - former slave, creates famous catacombs, emphasizes divine mercy
ID: 3850
Rome
217 ID: 4041
Caracalla assassinated - killed while urinating on campaign, Praetorian Prefect Macrinus takes power
ID: 4041
Edessa
217 ID: 4671
Battle of Nisibis - Parthians defeat Macrinus, Rome pays huge indemnity
ID: 4671
Nisibis