What happened in 481 BC?
One recorded event in 481 BC: Euripides born. A further 2 events are dated only to the wider period.
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Euripides born
Born in Salamis Island. Classical Athenian playwright.
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records these 2 entries only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. They are listed here because 481 BC is where that broader date falls, not because they are known to have happened in 481 BC.
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Otanes died
Persian judge, son of Sisamnes
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480s BC 1
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Naburimannu died
Ancient astronomer and mathematician
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 481 BC.
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Anacreon died
Ancient Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns
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Magadha-Vajji War
Series of wars in Ancient India
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Śāriputra died
Chief disciple of Gautama Buddha
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Battle of Antium
484 BCE battle
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Wu Zixu died
Chinese Wu kingdom general and politician (died 484 BC)
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Zisi born
Born in China. Chinese philosopher, grandson of Confucius (c. 481–402 BCE).
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Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of 480 BCE during Persian invasion of Greece
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Battle of Himera
Decisive Greek victory in 480 BCE
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Second Persian invasion of Greece
Invasion during the Greco-Persian Wars
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Battle of Plataea
479 BCE land battle during the second Persian invasion of Greece
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Battle of Mycale
479 BCE battle that decisively ended Xerxes's invasion of Greece
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479 BC Potidaea earthquake
First historically recorded tsunami
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