What happened in 440?
Byzantine–Sasanian War, Socrates of Constantinople and Sixtus III died — among 7 events recorded in 440. A further 3 events are dated only to the wider period.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Byzantine–Sasanian War
440 war
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People 5
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Sixtus III died
Pope and bishop of Rome from 432 to 440
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Socrates of Constantinople died
5th century Greek Christian church historian
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Felix III born
Born in Rome. Pope (483-492).
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Vakhtang I of Iberia born
Born in Mtskheta. King of Iberia (440-502).
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Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei born
Born in Pingcheng District. Northern Wei emperor.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records these 3 entries only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. They are listed here because 440 is where that broader date falls, not because they are known to have happened in 440.
440s 3
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Battle of Vicus Helena
Battle between Romans and Franks
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Goar died
King of the Alans in northern Gaul
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Goar
King of the Alans in northern Gaul
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