What happened in 156 BC?
One recorded event in 156 BC: Emperor Wu of Han born. A further event is dated only to the wider period.
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People 1
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Emperor Wu of Han born
Born in Chang'an. Seventh emperor of the Han dynasty of China (157 BC–87 BC).
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records this entry only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. It is listed here because 156 BC is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 156 BC.
150s BC 1
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Parthian–Greco Bactrian War
150s BCE war
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 156 BC.
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Battle of Elasa
160 BCE battle
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Terence died
Roman comic playwright (2nd cent. BC)
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Philo of Larissa born
Born in Larissa. Ancient Greek philosopher.
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Publius Rutilius Rufus born
Born in Ancient Rome. Roman consul 105 BC.
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Gaius Marius born
Born in Arpino. Roman general, statesman and military reformer (157-86 BC).
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Siege of the Blastophoenicians
155 BCE siege
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Gaius Cassius Longinus died
Roman consul 171 BC
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Cretan War of 155–153 BCE
Cretan War of 155–153 BCE (Wars & Conflicts).
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Second Celtiberian War
154–151 BC failed anti-Roman revolt in Hispania
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Lucius Postumius Albinus died
Roman consul 154 BC
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Lucius Aelius Stilo Praeconinus born
Born in Lanuvium. Roman philologist (c. 154 – 74 BC).
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Battle of the Tagus
153 BCE battle
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