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August 12 – Ion Ghica, 3-time Prime Minister of Romania (d. 1897) August 14 – Félix Douay, French general (d. 1879) August 16 – Charles John Vaughan, English scholar (d. 1897) August 21 – Jeanette Berglind, Swedish sign language pedagogue (d. 1903) September 6 – Henri Jules Bataille, French general (d. 1882) September ... | of low temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere, possibly the result of the Mount Tambora volcanic eruption in Indonesia in 1815, causing severe global cooling, catastrophic in some locations. Events January–March December 25 1815–January 6 – Tsar Alexander I of Russia signs an order, expelling the Jesuits from St. Pete... |
used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Philip the Arab entrusts Trajan Decius with an important command on the Danube. In Britain, many thousands of acres of modern-day Lincolnshire are inundate... | (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Philippus and Titianus (or, less frequently, year 998 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 245 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the ... |
daughter. Diocletian's wife Prisca and daughter Galeria Valeria go into hiding. Asia March 14 – Emperor Huai of Jin is executed by Liu Cong, ruler of the Xiongnu state (Han Zhao). At the imperial new year he and a number of former Jin officials are poisoned. Crown prince Min of Jin, age 13, succeeds, in Chang'an, his u... | in Nicomedia on June 13. Emperor Maximinus Daza crosses the Bosphorus with an army of 70,000 men and lays siege to Heraclea in Thrace. He captures the city after eight days. Battle of Tzirallum: Licinius defeats his rival Maximinus in Thrace, who then flees to Cilicia. After losing the Cilician Gates to Licinius' force... |
the tuning fork. Luigi Ferdinando Marsili shows that coral is an animal rather than a plant as previously thought. Births January–March January 1 – Baron Franz von der Trenck, Austrian noble (d. 1749) January 3 Charles Moss, British bishop of Bath and Wells (d. 1802) Giuseppe Capece Zurlo, Italian cardinal who served a... | merchant (d. 1795) May 7 – Johann Friedrich Gräfe, German civil servant and an amateur composer (d. 1787) May 9 – Sir Mark Sykes, 1st Baronet, priest in the Church of England (d. 1783) May 10 – Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth, member of the House of Hohenzollern (d. 1763) May 12 – Abraham Darby II, English ... |
Pope Innocent II succeeds Pope Honorius II, as the 164th pope. Other factions (including Roger II of Sicily), however, support Anacletus II as pope, leading to the papal schism of 1130, and Innocent flees to France. March 26 – Magnus IV and his uncle Harald Gille become joint kings of Norway, starting the civil war era... | IV of Boulogne, a Count of Boulogne and the son and heir of King Stephen of England (approximate date; d. 1153) Daoji, Chinese Buddhist monk (d. 1207) Baldwin III of Jerusalem (d. 1162) Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke (d. 1176) Zhu Xi, Chinese Confucian scholar (d. 1200) Deaths February 13 – Pope Honorius II (b.... |
John Axouchos, his commander-in-chief (megas domestikos), to Constantinople ahead of him – with orders to arrest Isaac in the Great Palace. Levant November 13 – King Fulk of Jerusalem dies after a hunting accident in Acre. He is succeeded by his 13-year-old son Baldwin III – who is crowned as co-ruler alongside his mot... | to his principality and invades the province. Europe Spring – King Conrad III gives Bavaria to his half-brother Henry II (Jasomirgott). His wife, Gertrude (daughter of the late Emperor Lothair III) dies in childbirth at Klosterneuburg Monastery in Lower Austria on April 18. October 5 – Treaty of Zamora: The Kingdom of ... |
is erected by King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair of Connacht. In Ireland, Saint Malachy, the great reformer of the Church, is made a bishop. (Approximate date) – The High School of Glasgow is founded as the choir school of Glasgow Cathedral, in Scotland. North America Arnald becomes the first Bishop of Greenland. Middle E... | of Glasgow is founded as the choir school of Glasgow Cathedral, in Scotland. North America Arnald becomes the first Bishop of Greenland. Middle East July 7 – Tyre falls to the Crusaders. Births Ottokar III of Styria, Margrave (d. 1164) Possible date – Eleanor of Aquitaine, Duchess of Aquitaine, queen consort successive... |
Wallia establishes his capital at Toulouse. Asia Nulji becomes king of the Korean kingdom of Silla. By topic Religion January – Pope Innocent I condemns Pelagianism, and excommunicates the ascetic Pelagius. March 12 – Innocent I dies after a 16-year reign in which he has restored relations between the sees of Rome and ... | the ascetic Pelagius. March 12 – Innocent I dies after a 16-year reign in which he has restored relations between the sees of Rome and Antioch, enforced celibacy of the clergy, and maintained the right of the bishop of Rome to judge appeals from other churches. Innocent is succeeded by Zosimus as the 41st pope. Births ... |
Theodoric I becomes king of the Visigoths. He completes the settlements in Gallia Aquitania and expands his military power to the south. By topic Religion December 28 – Pope Boniface I succeeds Zosimus as the 42nd pope. Eulalius is elected antipope of Rome. He claims in a letter to Honorius his recognition as pope. Bir... | it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Theodosius (or, less frequently, year 1171 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 418 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire... |
agrees a status quo ante bellum ("the state in which things were before the war"), and both parties guarantee liberty of religion in their territories. March 3 – Theodosius II issues a law to form provisions in peacetime. He instructs landowners leasing towers in the Theodosian Walls to assist with the build-up of emer... | year 1175 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 422 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire End of the Roman–Sassanid War: Emperor Theodosius II signs a 100-year peace treaty with Per... |
Temple Church in London. Africa Catalan mercenary Reverter de La Guardia, the main Almoravid commander in the Maghrid al-Aqsa, dies. His elimination opens the regions to the troops of the Almohads. By topic Religion March 8 – Pope Celestine II dies at Rome after a 5-month pontificate. He is succeeded by Lucius II as th... | Ljubljana (modern Slovenia) is first mentioned in historical records. England Autumn – Geoffrey de Mandeville, 1st Earl of Essex, is mortally wounded by a stray arrow received in a skirmish. Because he is an outlaw, his burial is denied at the monastery he has founded, Walden Abbey. Geoffrey's body is eventually accept... |
through the Persian game of Shatranj (or Chatrang), evolves in the Indus Valley on the Indian subcontinent (approximate date). Religion August 18 – Pope Sixtus III dies after an 8-year reign in which he has resisted heresy and sponsored major construction programs in Rome. He is succeeded by Leo I as the 45th pope. Sep... | when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years Events By place Europe Flavius Aetius, Roman general (magister militum), returns as triumphator back to Rome, after several years' fighting the Burgundians and Visigoths in Gaul. He is honoured by a statue erected by the Senate, an... |
Town)", a song by Desmond Dekker from 007 (Shanty Town) 007: The Best of Desmond Dekker, a 2011 compilation album by Desmond Dekker Señor 007 a 1966 album by Ray Barretto "007", a song by Ray Barretto Transportation BAR 007, a Formula One car Hycan 007, a 2020–present Chinese mid-size electric SUV Korean Air Lines Flig... | Bond film No Time to Die Literature ".007", a short story by Rudyard Kipling Keishichō Tokuhanka 007, a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiri Kaji Music "007 Theme", a musical theme from the James Bond films written by John Barry 007 (Wilber Pan album) (2009) "007 (Shanty Town)", a song by Desmond Dekke... |
Japanese Buddhist priest Honmon Butsuryū-shū, Kyoto city (d. 1890) April 15 – Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol College, Oxford (d. 1893) April 24 – Jean Charles Galissard de Marignac, Swiss chemist (d. 1894) May 15 – Debendranath Tagore, Indian philosopher (d. 1905) May 19 – Theodor August Heintzman, Canadian piano m... | Western languages and subjects. February 12 – Battle of Chacabuco: The Argentine–Chilean patriotic army defeats the Spanish. March 3 President James Madison vetoes John C. Calhoun's Bonus Bill. The U.S. Congress passes a law to split the Mississippi Territory, after Mississippi drafts a constitution, creating the Alaba... |
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715 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as year 39 Ab | calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events Egypt: End of Twenty-fourth Dynasty Start of the |
663 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as year 91 Ab urbe condita . The denomination 663 BC for this year has been used since the | 663 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as year 91 Ab urbe condita . The denomination 663 BC for this year has been used |
method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Egypt Thebes submits to the Egyptian ruler Psamtik I of Sais, who has allied himself with Gyges of Lydia and employs Libyan soldiers in a rebellion against Assyrian rule with help from Carian and Ionian mercenaries. Psamtik permits | condita . The denomination 656 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Egypt Thebes submits to the Egyptian ruler Psamtik I of Sais, who has allied himself with Gyges of Lydia and employs Li... |
place Egypt Battle of Pelusium - Cambyses II of Persia conquers Egypt by painting cats and other animals sacred to the Egyptians on his soldiers' shields. The Egyptians run in fear of "harming" these animals. It is said that after the battle, Cambyses hurled cats in the faces of the Egyptians in scorn that they would s... | II of Persia conquers Egypt by painting cats and other animals sacred to the Egyptians on his soldiers' shields. The Egyptians run in fear of "harming" these animals. It is said that after the battle, Cambyses hurled cats in the faces of the Egyptians in scorn that they would sacrifice their country for the safety of t... |
356 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 398 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for | Roman calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Tribunate of Potitus, Medullinus, Lactucinus, Fidenas, Camillus and Cornutus (or, less frequently, year 356 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 398 BC for this year has been used since the |
or chief magistrate, of the city. Timotheus, the son of the Athenian general Conon, is elected strategos of Athens. A Spartan attempt to seize Piraeus brings Athens closer to Thebes. The Athenian mercenary commander Chabrias successfully faces off the larger army of Agesilaus II near Thebes. At the advance of Agesilaus... | of Medullinus, Fidenas, Lanatus, Siculus, Pulvillus and Macerinus (or, less frequently, year 376 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 378 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Greece The The... |
Athens as a further threat to the city's safety. Greece Demosthenes delivers his Third Philippic. In it, he demands resolute action against Philip II. Demosthenes now dominates Athenian politics and is able to considerably weaken the pro-Macedonian faction led by Aeschines. As a result, Demosthenes becomes controller o... | by Demosthenes against Philip II, which includes Byzantium and former enemies of Athens, such as Thebes. These developments worry Philip and increase his anger towards Demosthenes. The Athenian Assembly, however, lays aside Philip's grievances against Demosthenes' conduct and denounces the Peace of Philocrates which ha... |
the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Caepio and Pompeius (or, less frequently, year 613 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 141 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for n... | this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Syria and Judea The Seleucid garrison negotiates the surrender of Jerusalem. Simon Maccabaeus assumes control of the city. He becomes prince (ruler) of Judea... |
Rupilius (or, less frequently, year 622 Ab urbe condita) and the Third Year of Yuanguang. The denomination 132 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic The First Servile War en... | of Laenas and Rupilius (or, less frequently, year 622 Ab urbe condita) and the Third Year of Yuanguang. The denomination 132 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic The First ... |
is defeated and killed by the Parthians under Phraates II, ending Seleucid control over Media or Mesopotamia. Having been freed by the Parthians, Demetrius II of Syria recovers the throne of the Seleucid Empire. China March: Chen Jiao is deposed as Empress after she asks a sorceress to curse Emperor Wu's favourite cons... | Wu's favourite consort, Wei Zifu, this being regarded an act of heresy and treason. Wei Zifu is made the new Empress and her son Liu Ju the Crown Prince. Spring: The Xiongnu raid Shanggu, killing officials and other inhabitants. Autumn: Emperor Wu launches his first offensive into the northern steppe against the Xiongn... |
year 649 Ab urbe condita) and the Sixth Year of Yuanfeng. The denomination 105 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic January 1 – Gnaeus Mallius Maximus and Publius Rutilius ... | Year of the Consulship of Rufus and Maximus (or, less frequently, year 649 Ab urbe condita) and the Sixth Year of Yuanfeng. The denomination 105 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman... |
way to Italy lays open to the Germanic invaders. Gaius Marius, the conqueror of Jugurtha, is elected consul for the second time. He celebrates his triumph over Jugurtha, who is led in the procession and thrown into the Tullianum where he dies of starvation. Second Servile War: Athenion starts a slave rebellion in Seges... | it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Marius and Fimbria (or, less frequently, year 650 Ab urbe condita) and the First Year of Taichu. The denomination 104 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Ev... |
the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic Gaius Marius prepares a campaign against the Ambrones and Teutones (under king Teutobod) who are settled in Gaul. Tryphon and Athenion lead the Second Servile War in Sicily. Judea Alexander Jannaeus succeeds his brother Aristobulus I as kin... | condita) and the Second Year of Taichu. The denomination 103 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic Gaius Marius prepares a campaign against the Ambrones and Teutones (under ... |
Third Year of Taichu. The denomination 102 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events | was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Marius and Catulus (or, less frequently, year 652 Ab urbe condita) and the Third |
used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic July 30 – Battle of Vercellae (Battle of the Raudine Plain or Battle of Campi Raudii): The Roman consuls Gaius Marius and Manius Aquillius defeat the Cimbri. Lib... | 653 Ab urbe condita) and the Fourth Year of Taichu. The denomination 101 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for |
less frequently, year 740 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 14 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire The Roman general Nero Claudius Drusus fortifies Augusta Vangionum, the m... | calendar) of the Julian calendar (the sources differ, see leap year error for further information) and a common year starting on Tuesday of the Proleptic Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Crassus and Lentulus (or, less frequently, year 740 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 14 ... |
At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Gallicanus and Tullianus (or, less frequently, year 1083 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 330 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By plac... | as the Year of the Consulship of Gallicanus and Tullianus (or, less frequently, year 1083 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 330 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire May 11 – Em... |
and burning the farms and Roman villas near Marcianople. Lupicinus attacks the Visigoths 9 miles outside Marcianople with hastily gathered local troops. His force (5,000 men) is annihilated and the Goths equip themselves with Roman armour and weapons. Fritigern marches south towards Adrianople (Turkey). Fearing they wi... | Thrace, tries to bring the Visigoths back under control. He invites Fritigern and the Gothic leaders to a banquet, letting them believe that in addition to food and drink, they can discuss provisions for their people. During the feast Lupicinus tries to assassinate the Gothic delegation. Fritigern escapes and the Goths... |
calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Spring – Emperor Valens returns to Constantinople and mobilises an army (40,000 men). He appoints Sebastianus, newly arrived from Italy, as magister militum to reorganize the Roman armies in Thrace. February – The Lentiens... | defeated by Mallobaudes near Colmar (France). Gratian gains the title Alemannicus Maximus. Gothic War: Valens sends Sebastian with a body of picked troops (2,000 men) to Thrace and renews the guerrilla war against the Goths. He chases down small groups of Gothic raiders around Adrianople. Fritigern concentrates his arm... |
under Arcadius, son of Theodosius, and the Western Roman Empire in Mediolanum under his brother Honorius. April 27 – Arcadius marries Aelia Eudoxia, daughter of the Frankish general Flavius Bauto (without the knowledge or consent of Rufinus, Praetorian prefect of the East). His seven-year-old half-sister, Galla Placidi... | the Consulship of Olybrius and Probinus (or, less frequently, year 1148 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 395 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire January 17 – Emperor Theodosi... |
Pollentia: Stilicho recalls troops from Britain and the Rhine frontier to defend Italy. He decides to attack the Goths on Easter Sunday, and manages to capture Alaric's wife and children. Emperors Arcadius and his younger brother Honorius become Roman consuls. Asia King Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo (Korea) defeats ... | the Roman government refuses to make deals with "barbarians." April 6 – Battle of Pollentia: Stilicho recalls troops from Britain and the Rhine frontier to defend Italy. He decides to attack the Goths on Easter Sunday, and manages to capture Alaric's wife and children. Emperors Arcadius and his younger brother Honorius... |
his devout Christian sister Pulcheria and Anthemius, who acts as regent. Summer – Emperor Honorius marries Thermantia, second daughter of Stilicho, his famous general (magister militum). The Roman usurper Constantine III establishes his headquarters at Arles (Southern Gaul) and elevates his eldest son, Constans, to the... | his 7-year-old son, Theodosius II, who rules under the domination of his devout Christian sister Pulcheria and Anthemius, who acts as regent. Summer – Emperor Honorius marries Thermantia, second daughter of Stilicho, his famous general (magister militum). The Roman usurper Constantine III establishes his headquarters a... |
Attalus, prefect (praefectus urbi) of the city. Honorius agrees that sons of prominent families at court in Ravenna be sent beyond the Danube as hostages; in return, later he calls up ten thousand Hun mercenaries. Famine strikes Hispania, Gaul and the Italian Peninsula. Bacaudic Rebellion: Peasants in Armorica, northwe... | Senate and sets up a rival emperor, Priscus Attalus, prefect (praefectus urbi) of the city. Honorius agrees that sons of prominent families at court in Ravenna be sent beyond the Danube as hostages; in return, later he calls up ten thousand Hun mercenaries. Famine strikes Hispania, Gaul and the Italian Peninsula. Bacau... |
Arcadius and Probus (or, less frequently, year 1159 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 406 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Radagaisus is forced to retreat into the hills of... | – Radagaisus is executed; 12,000 "barbarians" are incorporated into the Roman army, or sold as slaves. Autumn – The remaining Roman legions in Britain decide to mutiny. The usurper Marcus is proclaimed emperor. The Vandals, led by Godigisel, are intercepted and defeated by the Franks under Marcomir. Godigisel is killed... |
Olympiodorus, historical writer, is sent on an embassy by Honorius, and sails in stormy weather around Greece up the Black Sea, to meet the Huns who are located on the middle Danube (modern Bulgaria). Balkans The forts on the west bank of the Danube, which were destroyed by the Huns, are rebuilt, and a new Danubian fle... | starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Theodosius (or, less frequently, year 1165 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 412 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini cal... |
empress (Augusta) of the Eastern Roman Empire. Constantius III, Roman general (magister militum), begins a military campaign against the Visigoths in Gaul. He blockades the Gallic ports and besieges Marseille. Priscus Attalus is proclaimed rival emperor by the Visigoths for a second time at Bordeaux, in order to impose... | The Southern Liang, a state of the Sixteen Kingdoms during the Jin Dynasty, comes to an end. By topic Religion Fa-Hien, Chinese Buddhist monk, returns from India and begins translating Buddhist works into Chinese. Abdas, bishop of Susa, burns down a Zoroastrian temple; in retaliation, King Yazdegerd I of Persia orders ... |
the usurper Priscus Attalus, and sends him under military escort to Ravenna. The Visigoths invade the Iberian Peninsula and begin to conquer territory taken previously by the Vandals. King Ataulf and his pregnant wife Galla Placidia leave Gallia Narbonensis; they relocate at Barcelona. Their infant son, Theodosius, die... | of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Theodosius (or, less frequently, year 1168 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 415 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for namin... |
Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Hierus and Ardabur (or, less frequently, year 1180 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 427 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Eve... | Roman governor (Last of the Romans), revolts in Africa against Emperor Valentinian III. Under the influence of Aetius, he is convicted of treason by empress-mother Galla Placidia. Europe The Roman province of Pannonia Prima is finally assimilated into the Hunnic Empire. Asia The Ephthalites (White Huns) invade Western ... |
full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Aspar and Areobindus (or, less frequently, year 1187 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 434 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Euro... | Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Aspar and Areobindus (or, less frequently, year 1187 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 434 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. E... |
since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Europe Flavius Aetius, Roman general (magister militum), attempts to put an end to Burgundian raids in Gaul. He calls in Hun mercenaries under command of Attila and his brother Bled... | year 1189 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 436 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Europe Flavius Aetius, Roman general (magister militum), attempts to put an end to Burgundian raids in G... |
emperor Theodosius II pays an annual tribute of 700 pounds of gold. Africa King Genseric breaks his treaty with the Western Roman Empire and invades Africa Proconsularis. October 19 – Carthage falls to the Vandals. Genseric makes it his capital and establishes the Vandal Kingdom. The Vandals establish a North African g... | 1192 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 439 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Europe Europe Battle of Guoloph: Vitalinus (possibly Vortigern) is defeated at the hands of Ambrosius Aurelia... |
frequently, year 1196 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 443 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Europe The Burgundians sign a peace treaty with Rome, agreeing to serve as foederati in the ... | in the Roman army. They begin to move from the Upper Rhine and Flavius Aetius, commander-in-chief (magister militum), gives them land in the Geneva area (Maxima Sequanorum). Period of civil war and famine in Britain, caused by rival kingdoms and Pictish invasions; the situation aggravates tensions between Pelagian and ... |
ring to Attila the Hun in an effort to escape a marriage being forced upon her by her brother. Now about 34, she has had an affair with an officer in her household and has allegedly plotted to overthrow Valentinian, who has sent her to a convent at Constantinople. Attila announces his intention to marry her, says he ex... | beginning of the Old English period (approximate date). Remodelling begins of the Dome of Baptistry of Neon, Ravenna (Italy) (approximate date). Persia King Yazdegerd II summons the leading Armenian nobles to the Persian capital Ctesiphon, pressuring them to cut their ties with the Western Church. Asia Nalanda Universi... |
Revolt begins in San Antonio, Spanish Texas. February 5 – British Regency: George, Prince of Wales becomes Prince Regent, because of the perceived insanity of his father, King George III of the United Kingdom. February 19 – Peninsular War – Battle of the Gebora: An outnumbered French force under Édouard Mortier routs a... | 30 – Mexican War of Independence: Priest and military leader Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is executed as a rebel, by the Spanish government of New Spain. August 3 – Jungfrau, the third highest summit in the Bernese Alps, is first ascended. September – Nathan of Breslov leads the first annual Rosh Hashana kibbutz (pilgrima... |
concubines and royal treasure as the Assyrians slaughter his city's garrison and much of its population. Greece Messenians in the Peloponnese revolt against Sparta under the leadership of king Aristomenes, beginning a struggle that will continue until 631 BC. April 6 - The earliest solar eclipse to be chronicled by the... | in the Peloponnese revolt against Sparta under the leadership of king Aristomenes, beginning a struggle that will continue until 631 BC. April 6 - The earliest solar eclipse to be chronicled by the Greeks is observed. Sports Greece's 33rd games of the Olympiad is held at Olympia with |
of Rome's withdrawal from Britain. End of Roman rule in Britain: After 360 years of occupation, the local regional British-Roman leaders raise their own levies for defence against Saxon sea rovers. They cultivate oysters, having learned the technique from the Romans. China Liu Bobo (Xia Wuliedi) founds the state of Xia... | emperor after the death of Marcus. According to Orosius, he is a native Briton of the urban aristocracy. Gratian is assassinated and Constantine III, a general (magister militum), declares himself Roman emperor. To extend his dominion over Gaul and Spain, he takes practically all the Roman garrisons from Britain and cr... |
a Christian monk who was stoned by the crowd for trying to stop a gladiators' fight in a Roman amphitheatre. October 6 – Empress Eudoxia has her seventh and last pregnancy, which ends in a miscarriage. She is left bleeding and dies of an infection short after. Fravitta, a Goth serving the Eastern Roman Empire as a high... | miscarriage. She is left bleeding and dies of an infection short after. Fravitta, a Goth serving the Eastern Roman Empire as a high-ranking general, is executed on the behest of a powerful official named Ioannes. Fravitta is executed because he accused Ioannes of pitting Emperor Arcadius and Emperor Honorius (of the Ea... |
Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire June – Battle of Verona: The Visigoths, under command of King Alaric I, invade Italy again, and advance through the Brenner Pass. Stilicho, with an army of 30,000 men, defeats the Goths north of Verona. Alaric ... | the Brenner Pass. Stilicho, with an army of 30,000 men, defeats the Goths north of Verona. Alaric makes a truce, and withdraws eastward to Illyricum. Emperor Honorius and Stilicho are honored with a triumphal march, for the victories against the Goths and Vandals. This becomes the last victory celebrated in Rome. Theod... |
Ravenna as a capital. In reality, the capital of the Western Roman Empire was not truly established at Ravenna until 408. Black Sea The Chronicon Pachale (Paschal Chronicle) reports that the Black Sea is completely frozen. China Kumarajiva, Kuchean Buddhist monk, arrives in Chang'an and begins translating Buddhist text... | Consulship of Vincentius and Fravitus (or, less frequently, year 1154 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 401 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Arcadius sends many gif... |
of the Julian calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Stilicho and Aurelianus (or, less frequently, year 1153 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 400 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe f... | (or, less frequently, year 1153 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 400 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire January 9 – Emperor Arcadius gives his wife Aelia Eudoxia the officia... |
and legally ends munera (gladiator games). Flavius Mallius Theodorus becomes Roman consul and official at the imperial court of emperor Arcadius. Gainas, a Gothic leader, is made magister militum and forms an alliance with deserters of Tribigild along the Bosphorus. He proclaims himself co-regent (usurper), and install... | when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire The boy Emperor Honorius of the Western Roman Empire (who is only 15 years old), closes the gladiatorial schools in Rome, and legally ends munera (gladiator games). Flavius Mallius Theodorus becomes Ro... |
year of the 1st millennium, the last 3 years of the 4th century, and the 9th and pre-final year of the 390s decade. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Eutychianus (or, less frequently, year 1151 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 398 for this year has been used since the early medie... | the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Gildonic Revolt: Gildo, a Berber serving as a high-ranking official (comes) in Mauretania, rebels against the Western Roman Empire. The Gildonic Revolt is instigated by a powerful official in the Eastern Ro... |
(link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Augustus (or, less frequently, year 1149 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 396 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era bec... | Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Augustus (or, less frequently, year 1149 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 396 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar... |
calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire September 6 – Battle of the Frigidus: Emperor Theodosius I defeats and kills the usurper Eugenius. The forces of Theodosius are bolstered by numerous auxiliaries including 20,000 Visigoth federates under Alaric. The Franki... | (CCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known in Western Europe as the Year of the Consulship of Flavianus without colleague (or, less frequently, year 1147 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 394 for this year has been used since t... |
pagan temples, holy sites, and ancient objects throughout the Roman Empire. Theodosius I abolishes the Greek Olympic Games, ending a thousand years of festivals, as part of the general Christian policy to establish universal Christian worship in accordance with the doctrines set forth in the Nicene Creed (the next Olym... | The denomination 393 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire January 23 – Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his son Honorius, age 8, co-ruler (Augustus) of the Western Roman Empire. T... |
(magister militum), defeats the Visigoths and Huns in Thrace. Emperor Theodosius I permits Alaric to go free on condition he provides, as foederati, military services to the Roman Empire. May 15 – Emperor Valentinian II, age 21, is assassinated while advancing into Gaul against the Frankish usurper Arbogast. He is foun... | edict reinforcing the prohibition of prayers or sacrifices at non-Christian temples. He also bans items of spiritual significance that could be used in the home, such as incense or spiritual figures. Asia Asin becomes king of the Korean kingdom of Baekje. Births Flavius Marcian, Roman Emperor (d. 457) Galla Placidia, R... |
in battle against the Toba Northern Wei Dynasty. Surviving Rouran move west towards the Gaoche, led by Heduohan's son and successor, Shelun. King Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo (Korea) ascends to the throne. By topic Literature Flames destroy the great Library of Alexandria, established in the Mouseion in the fourth ... | era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Theodosius I establishes Christianity as the official state religion. All non-Christian temples in the Roman Empire are closed. The eternal fire in the Temple of Vesta at the Roman Forum is extinguished, and the Vestal Virg... |
presence, until he repents for ordering the massacre in Thessalonica. Theodosius, filled with remorse, kneels in humility and strips off his royal purple, before the altar of the cathedral in Milan, humbling himself before the church. The Visigoths and Huns, led by Alaric, invade Thrace. Stilicho, high-ranking general ... | (Macedonia), after the arrest of a popular charioteer, breaks out into violence. Butheric, military commander of Illyricum, is murdered. Emperor Theodosius I orders vengeance, despite the pleas of Ambrose, bishop of Milan, for mercy, and more than 7,000 inhabitants are massacred by the Roman army. Ambrose retires to Mi... |
Significant people Arcadius, Eastern Roman Emperor Honorius (emperor), Western Roman | The 390s decade ran from January 1, |
The 410s decade ran | to December 31, 419. |
440, to December 31, 449. Significant people Attila | to December 31, 449. Significant people Attila |
460s decade ran from January 1, 460, | to December 31, 469. Significant |
the Philosopher (alias Saint Cyril) invents the 42-letter Slavonic alphabet (Cyrillic script) as a tool for converting the Moravians to Christianity (approximate date). Births June 8 – Xi Zong, emperor of the Tang Dynasty (d. 888) Li Cunxin, general of the Tang Dynasty (d. 902) Li Cunshen, general of Later Tang (d. 924... | family accept Christianity (they are baptised) before leaving Neustria. Robert the Strong, margrave of Neustria, captures 12 Viking ships and kills their crews. He pays tribute (Danegeld) for keeping the Vikings out of Neustria. Carloman, eldest son of King Louis the German, revolts against his father. He is captured, ... |
87 Ab urbe condita . The denomination 667 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Middle East King | the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Middle East King Ashurbanipal of Assyria resumes his late father's attack on Egypt (see 671 BC), recapturing Memphis and beginning an offensive into Upper |
Consuls: Lucius Valerius Flaccus, Gaius Marius (Marius's sixth consulship). Manius Aquillius celebrates an ovation for victories in the Second Servile War. Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, a tribune, passes a law to redistribute land to military veterans. The law requires that all senators swear to abide by it. Quintus Cae... | method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Republic Consuls: Lucius Valerius Flaccus, Gaius Marius (Marius's sixth consulship). Manius Aquillius celebrates an ovation for victories in the Second Servile War. Lucius Appuleius Saturninus, a tribune, passes a law to redistribute land to military veterans. Th... |
in a charm offensive with consular Cicero who is fulminating against Mark Antony. June – Antony is granted a five-year governorship of northern and central Transalpine Gaul (France) and Cisalpine Gaul (Northern Italy). September 2 Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. The fir... | March) – Julius Caesar, dictator of Rome, is assassinated by a group of senators, amongst them Gaius Cassius Longinus, Marcus Junius Brutus, and Caesar's Massilian naval commander, Decimus Brutus. March 20 – Caesar's funeral is held. Marcus Antony gives a eulogy and in his Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears... |
in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Honorius sends two Roman generals to deal with the usurper Constantine III in Gaul. They kill Gerontius, Constantine's rebellious general (magister militum) in Spain, then besiege Arles and defeat Constantine III. He is taken prisoner and put to death at ... | two Roman generals to deal with the usurper Constantine III in Gaul. They kill Gerontius, Constantine's rebellious general (magister militum) in Spain, then besiege Arles and defeat Constantine III. He is taken prisoner and put to death at Ravenna. Following the defeat of Constantine III, the Burgundians and the Gallic... |
conquer the towns of Toulouse and Bordeaux by force of arms. After a successful siege of Valence, he captures the usurper Jovinus and his brother Sebastianus. In Narbonne they are executed and their heads are sent to Honorius' court at Ravenna. Asia Kumaragupta I succeeds his father Chandragupta II as emperor of the Gu... | Visigoths. The Visigoths, led by King Ataulf, conquer the towns of Toulouse and Bordeaux by force of arms. After a successful siege of Valence, he captures the usurper Jovinus and his brother Sebastianus. In Narbonne they are executed and their heads are sent to Honorius' court at Ravenna. Asia Kumaragupta I succeeds h... |
of Tarraconensis. King Wallia occupies the gold mines at Las Médulas, and forces Jewish citizens to convert to Christianity. Asia Reports of the eruption of Krakatoa are recorded in a Javanese historical chronicle called the Book of Kings. By topic Arts and Sciences Rutilius Claudius Namatianus begins his journey home ... | 416 (CDXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Theodosius and Palladius (or, less frequently, year 1169 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 416 for this year has been used since the early medieval p... |
when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Numerian travels through Bithynia (Asia Minor) on his way home to Rome. Suffering from an inflammation of the eyes, he travels in a closed litter in which soldiers find his decaying corpse. Nov... | on the spot. The new emperor changes his name to the Latinised 'Diocletian'. Building on existing trends, Diocletian presents his rule as that of a god-like dominus or autocrat. Sabinus Julianus, the praetorian prefect of Emperor Carinus, exploits the instability and usurps the throne in northern Italy. Persian Empire ... |
Salona (modern Split) on the Adriatic coast, after a reign of nearly 21 years, in which the last vestiges of republican government have disappeared. Maximian retires from office, and leaves for Campania or Lucania (southern Italy), to live a life of ease in his luxury villas. Constantius I and Galerius are declared Aug... | time, this refuge leads to the monastic life. In these monasteries, Coptic writing develops, supporting the propagation of Christian texts. Patron of Pozzuoli, Saint Proculus, and patron of Naples, Saint Januarius are thrown to wild beasts in Pozzuoli's Flavian Amphitheater, then beheaded at Solfatara. In this or the f... |
(link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Monaxius and Plinta (or, less frequently, year 1172 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 419 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the pr... | as the Year of the Consulship of Monaxius and Plinta (or, less frequently, year 1172 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 419 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place |
Ardaric, defeat the Huns under Ellac, eldest son of Attila the Hun, in Pannonia. Ellac is killed during the battle and succeeded by his brother Dengizich. Ardaric unites the Gepids with other Germanic tribes, and founds in the Pannonian Basin the Kingdom of the Gepids. The Vandals conquer Malta. Ireland: The Diocese of... | Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Aetius and Studius (or, less frequently, year 1207 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 454 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Eve... |
and Catigern, brother of Vortimer, are killed. The Britons withdraw to London (according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle). Asia Skandagupta succeeds Kumaragupta I as ruler of the Gupta Empire (India). During his reign he crushes the Hun invasion; however, the expense of the wars drains the empire's resources and contribut... | III. May 31 – Maximus is stoned to death by an angry mob while fleeing Rome. A widespread panic occurs when many citizens hear the news that the Vandals are plundering the Italian mainland. June 2 – Sack of Rome: King Genseric leads the Vandals into Rome, after he has promised Pope Leo I not to burn and plunder the cit... |
is destroyed by the Vandals. Ricimer is unable to end piracy in the western Mediterranean. Backed by his popularity, he gains the consent of the Senate for an expedition against Avitus. September 17 – Remistus, Roman general (magister militum), is besieged with a Gothic force at Ravenna and later executed in the Palace... | compel him to renounce the purple, and Avitus is obliged to become bishop of Piacenza. October 28 – The Visigoths brutally sack the Suebi's capital of Braga (modern Portugal); churches are burnt to the ground. Britannia Saint Patrick leaves Britain once more to evangelise Ireland as a missionary bishop. The Anglo-Saxon... |
of foot gangrene, an infection contracted during a long religious journey. He is buried in the Church of the Holy Apostles, together with his late wife Pulcheria. February 7 – Leo I, a Thraco-Roman (or Dacian) high-ranking officer, becomes the new emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire, reigning for nearly 20 years. He is... | Lake Maggiore (Italy).Fasti vindobonenses priores, 583. December 28 – Majorian is crowned emperor of the Western Roman Empire and recognized by pope Leo I. His rule is accepted in Italy, Dalmatia and some territories in Northern Gaul. Europe Childeric I succeeds his father Merovech as king of the Salian Franks. He esta... |
prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Majorian builds a Roman fleet at Miseno and Ravenna. He strengthens the army, by recruiting a large number of barbarian mercenaries (Bastarnae, Burgundians, Huns, Ostrogoths, Rugii, Scythians and Suebi). Summer – The Vandals land in Campa... | Gaul), near the Rhone River. Theodoric is forced to sign a peace treaty and becomes a foederatus (pl. foederati) of the Western Roman Empire. Winter – Majorian enters the Rhone Valley, and defeats the Burgundians under King Gondioc at Lugdunum. He forces the Bagaudae to join the western coalition against the Suebi in S... |
treaty with the Ostrogoths. King Theodemir sends his son, Theoderic the Great, age 5, as a child hostage to Constantinople. He learns at court about Latin, military tactics and religion (until 469). Britannia King Vortigern is burnt to death, while being besieged by a Romano-British force under Ambrosius Aurelianus at ... | Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Emperor Leo I signs a peace treaty with the Ostrogoths. King Theodemir sends his son, Theoderic the Great, age 5, as a child hostage to Constantinople. He learns at court about Latin, military tactics and relig... |
and baptised by Cedd, at the court of King Æthelwald of East Anglia, who acts as his sponsor. East Anglia may have held some sort of overlordship over Essex at this time (approximate date). Arab Empire Muslim Conquest: Arab forces of the Umayyad Caliphate resume the push to capture Persian lands, and begin to move towa... | him assassinated; his son Raginpert escapes. Grimoald usurps the throne and becomes ruler of the Lombard Kingdom. Perctarit is exiled, and seeks refuge in Gaul and Britain. The Franks take advantage of the Lombard civil war and invade Northern Italy, but are defeated by Grimoald I. King Chlothar III gives Austrasia to ... |
First Perso-Turkic War: The Sassanid Persians capture the cities Balkh and Herat (Afghanistan). They cross the Oxus River and repulse a Turkic invasion. Asia The Chinese Empire is reunited under the leadership of Emperor Wéndi (Sui Dynasty), who defeats the Chen forces at Jiankang (modern Nanjing), ending the Chen Dyna... | immunity instituted by Fredegund. King Guntram sends an expedition into Septimania (Southern Gaul), in support of a rebellion by the Arian bishop Athaloc. Claudius, duke (dux) of Lusitania, defeats the Franks and Burgundians at Carcassonne (Languedoc) on the Aude River. October 17 – Breach at Cucca. The Adige River ove... |
Xiongnu state during the Sixteen Kingdoms, ends. By topic Religion Roman restrictions on joining the clergy are initiated. Births Gregory Nazianzus, Greek Patriarch of Constantinople (d. 390) Deaths Han Huang, Chinese general and rebel Liu Xi, Chinese emperor of Han Zhao Liu Yao, Chinese emperor of Han Zhao Liu Yin, | Year 329 (CCCXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Constantinus and Constantinus (or, less frequently, year 1082 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 329 for this year has been used since the e... |
this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire All pagan buildings in Alexandria, including the library, | At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Timasius and Promotus (or, less frequently, year 1142 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 389 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in |
a vision of "golden rays of light shining down on 1,000 Buddhas", resulting in the creation of the Mogao Caves. October 1 – Pope Liberius dies after a 14-year reign and is succeeded by Damasus I as 37th pope. Romans unhappy with this choice elect the antipope Ursicinus. Births Yao Xing, emperor of the Chinese Qiang sta... | – Athanasius of Alexandria returns from his fifth exile. He has spent four months in his ancestral tomb outside Alexandria. Buddhist monk Lè Zūn has a vision of "golden rays of light shining down on 1,000 Buddhas", resulting in the creation of the Mogao Caves. October 1 – Pope Liberius dies after a 14-year reign and is... |
to December 31, 369. | 360s decade ran from |
is taken by the Romans. The Romans establish a garrison at Doura Europos on the Euphrates, a control point for the commercial route to the Persian Gulf. Avidius Cassius takes Nisibis, and conquers the north of Mesopotamia. Marcus Aurelius creates 4 legal districts (iuridici) in Italy (5 if Rome is included). Asia Sinda... | the Euphrates, a control point for the commercial route to the Persian Gulf. Avidius Cassius takes Nisibis, and conquers the north of Mesopotamia. Marcus Aurelius creates 4 legal districts (iuridici) in Italy (5 if Rome is included). Asia Sindae becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo. By topic Religion The phi... |
January 1, 330, to December | 1, 330, to December 31, 339. Significant |
from January 1, 340, to December 31, 349. Significant people Constans, Roman Emperor Constantius II, | ran from January 1, 340, to December 31, 349. Significant people Constans, Roman |
method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Marcus Aurelius suppresses a revolt of Avidius Cassius, governor of Syria, after the latter proclaims himself emperor. Avidius Cassius fails in seeking support for his rebellion and is assassinated by Roman officers. They send his head to Aurelius, who per... | of the Consulship of Piso and Iulianus (or, less frequently, year 928 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 175 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire Marcus Aurelius suppresses a re... |
Zhi Yao, a Kushan Buddhist monk of Yuezhi ethnicity, translates Buddhist texts into the Chinese language during the Han Dynasty. February – The rebels of the Yellow Turban are defeated by the imperial army, but only two months later, the rebellion breaks out again. It spreads to the Taihang Mountains on the western bor... | Britain demand that Emperor Commodus rescind all power given to Tigidius Perennis, who is eventually executed. Publius Helvius Pertinax is made governor of Britain and quells a mutiny of the British Roman legions who wanted him to become emperor. The disgruntled usurpers go on to attempt to assassinate the governor. Ti... |
Han Dynasty. Births Cao Biao (or Zhuhu), Chinese imperial prince (d. 251) Gong Lu (or Dexu), Chinese official and politician (d. 225) He Yan (or Pingshu), Chinese official and philosopher (d. 249) Wang Su, Chinese official and Confucian scholar (d. 256) Deaths Fan Chou, Chinese general and politician Huangfu Song (or Y... | Bassianus (or Caracalla), age 7, changes his name to Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, to solidify connections with the family of Marcus Aurelius, and is given the title Caesar. Clodius Albinus, who had been proclaimed emperor in Britain, crosses into Gaul with his legions, while at the same time recruiting new soldiers. He i... |
of the Parliament of Paris, exiled by order of King Louis XV, secure their recall. December 7 – The original Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London (the modern-day Royal Opera House) is opened. December 19 – Benjamin Franklin, in the Pennsylvania Gazette, first advertises the publication of Poor Richard's Almanack, purpo... | Lee, 12th President of the Continental Congress (d. 1794) January 24 – Pierre de Beaumarchais, French writer (d. 1799) February – Charles Churchill, English poet (d. 1764) February 6 – Charles Lee, general of the Continental Army (d. 1782) February 22 George Washington, first President of the United States (d. 1799) Je... |
of Rights meets in the London Tavern and changes its platform from to a comprehensive program for British parliamentary reform in advance of the next election. July–September July 12 – The first voyage of James Cook around the world ends as HMS Endeavour returns to England after almost three years. July 13 – Russo-Turk... | Stuart, as their leaders negotiate a treaty. Date unknown The territory of Baden-Baden is inherited by Charles Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach, reunifying the territories of Baden. The trade monopoly with Iceland is transferred to the Danish crown. The North Carolina General Assembly passes an act establishing the... |
the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Leo and Tatianus (or, less frequently, year 1219 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 466 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Emp... | evidence that Ardabur (magister militum) is forming a conspiracy against Leo I. Ardabur is arrested for treason. Tarasicodissa adopts the Greek name of Zeno and marries Ariadne, eldest daughter of Leo I (approximate date). Europe King Theodoric II is killed by his younger brother Euric, who succeeds him on the throne. ... |
Cape Bon: The Vandals defeat the Roman navy under Basiliscus, anchored at Promontorium Mercurii, 45 miles from Carthage (Tunisia). During peace negotiations Genseric uses fire ships, filling them with brushwood and pots of oil, destroying 700 imperial galleys. Basiliscus escapes with his surviving fleet to Sicily, hara... | political rival, Ricimer. Heraclius is left to fight alone against the Vandals; after a 2-year campaign in the desert he returns to Constantinople. Basiliscus returns to Constantinople after a disastrous expedition against the Vandals. He is forced to seek sanctuary in the church of Hagia Sophia to escape the wrath of ... |
defeats the Bulgars in Thrace, and moves with an army (13,000 men) towards Constantinople. After logistical problems, he is forced to return to Greece. In an encampment at Stabulum Diomedis, near Philippi, he falls from an unruly horse onto a spear and dies. Persia The Armenians revolt against Persian rule, in an upris... | ruler of the Salian Franks in the province Gallia Belgica (modern Belgium) until his death in 511. Theodoric Strabo defeats the Bulgars in Thrace, and moves with an army (13,000 men) towards Constantinople. After logistical problems, he is forced to return to Greece. In an encampment at Stabulum Diomedis, near Philippi... |
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