What happened in 242 BC?
2 recorded events in 242 BC, including 2 in people.
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People 2
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Gaius Claudius Nero born
Born in Ancient Rome. Roman general active during the Second Punic War.
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Antiochus III the Great born
Born in Susa. Sixth Seleucid emperor (223–187 BC).
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 242 BC.
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Ptolemy II Philadelphus died
King of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt (308–246 B.C.)
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Marcus Atilius Regulus died
3rd-century BC Roman general and statesman
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Arsinoe III of Egypt born
Born in Alexandria. Queen of Egypt from 220 BC to 204 BC.
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Tiberius Coruncanius died
Roman politician, consul and general (died 241 BC)
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Persaeus died
Ancient Greek philosopher
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Second Battle of Drepana
Battle between Romans and Carthaginians in 243 BCE during the First Punic War
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Battle of the Caecus River
Attalus I of Pergamon's decisive victory over the Galatians in 241 BCE
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Archidamia died
Eurypontid Queen of Sparta
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Agis IV died
Died in Sparta. King of Sparta.
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Mercenary War
Revolt of mercenaries
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Battle of Utica
239 BCE battle
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Battle of the Bagradas River
240 BCE battle during the Mercenary War
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