What happened in 256 BC?
Battle of Cape Ecnomus, Eastern Zhou dissolved and Emperor Gaozu of Han born — among 5 events recorded in 256 BC.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Battle of Cape Ecnomus
Naval battle of the First Punic War fought off Cape Ecnomus (modern day Poggio di Sant'Angelo in Licata, Sicily) and one of the largest naval battles of the ancient world
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People 3
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Gnaeus Cornelius Scipio Calvus born
Born in Ancient Rome. Roman consul 222 BC.
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Emperor Gaozu of Han born
Born in Pei County. Founding emperor of the Han dynasty (256–195 BC).
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King Nan of Zhou died
Died in Wangcheng. Zhou Dynasty king of China from 314 to 256 BC.
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Empires & Countries 1
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Eastern Zhou dissolved
Eastern Zhou ceased to exist, having been centered at Luoyang.
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