143

The year 143 (CXLIII) was a common year beginning on a Monday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire the year was named the year of the consulate of Torquatus and Hipparchus, or less frequently, as 896 ab urbe condita, being its denomination as 143 at the beginning of the Middle Ages, when the anno Domini was established.

Events

By location

Roman Empire

• Herod Atico is appointed by Emperor Antonino Pius as a Roman consul along with Cayo Belicio Torcuato.
• A rebellion of the Brigades tribe in Britania is suppressed by Quinto Lolio Úrbico.

By topic

Medicine

• The Roman doctor Antilo practices the first arteriotomy.