What happened in 40?
5 recorded events in 40, including 5 in people. A further event is dated only to the wider period.
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People 5
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Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus died
Father of emperor Nero
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Ptolemy of Mauretania died
1st century king of Mauretania
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Martial born
Born in Augusta Bilbilis. 1st-century Latin poet from Hispania.
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola born
Born in Forum Iulii. Roman governor and general, AD 40-93 (40-93).
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Dio Chrysostom born
Born in Prusa. Greek orator, writer, philosopher and historian (c. 40 – c. 115).
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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 40 is where that broader date falls, not because it is known to have happened in 40.
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Plutarch born
Born in Chaeronea. Greek philosopher and historian (c. AD 46 – after AD 119).
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