What happened in 250 BC?
Siege of Lilybaeum, Theodoros the Atheist and Hieronymus of Cardia — among 16 events recorded in 250 BC.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Siege of Lilybaeum
Battle of the First Punic War resulting in a Roman retreat
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People 9
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Theodoros the Atheist died
Ancient Greek philosopher (ca. 340–250 BCE)
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Hieronymus of Cardia died
4th/3rd century BC Greek general and historian
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Hermarchus died
Ancient Greek philosopher
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Lucius Cornelius Scipio died
Ancient Roman general and statesman
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Simmias of Rhodes died
Ancient Greek poet and grammarian
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Plautus born
Born in Sarsina. Roman comic playwright (c. 254 – 184 BC).
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Syphax born
Born in Aïn Témouchent. King of Numidia.
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Nicander born
Born in Colophon. 2nd century BC Greek scientist and poet.
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Lucius Cincius Alimentus born
Born in Ancient Rome. Roman politician, historian and writer.
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Exploration & Discovery 1
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Grave Creek Mound
burial mound in Moundsville, West Virginia, United States of America
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