What happened in 50?
Battle of Caer Caradoc, Iberian–Armenian War and Philo of Alexandria — among 14 events recorded in 50. A further 12 events are dated only to the wider period.
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Wars & Conflicts 2
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Battle of Caer Caradoc
Final battle in Caratacus's resistance to Roman rule (50 AD)
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Iberian–Armenian War
50–53 CE war between the kingdoms of Iberia and Armenia
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People 7
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Vannius died
1st century AD king of the Germanic tribe Quadi
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Philo of Alexandria died
Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria (c. 20 BCE-c. 50 CE)
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Phaedrus died
Latin fabulist and probably a Thracian slave
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Silas died
Ancient Roman saint and bishop
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Epictetus born
Born in Hierapolis. Greek Stoic philosopher (c. 50–c. 138).
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Cai Lun born
Born in Leiyang. Chinese official credited with inventing paper (died 121).
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Philo of Byblos born
Born in Byblos. Greek author (c. 64 – 141).
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Religion & Belief Systems 1
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Council of Jerusalem
First Christian synod (c. 48–50 AD)
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Dated to the wider period
Wikidata records these 12 entries only to a century, decade or millennium rather than to a specific year. They are listed here because 50 is where that broader date falls, not because they are known to have happened in 50.
1st century 11
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Antipater of Thessalonica died
Greek poet and epigrammatist (c.10 BC-c.AD 38)
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Grattius died
Roman poet
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Prasutagus born
Born in Ipswich. 1st century AD British Iceni king.
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Aulus Caecina Alienus born
Born in Vicenza. 1st century AD Roman general.
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Garni Temple
Sacred architecture
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Temple of Augustus and Livia
Roman temple located in Vienne (Isère), in France
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Pacorus II born
Born in Parthian Empire. Parthian king.
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Pharasmanes II of Iberia born
Born in Mtskheta. 2nd century king of Iberia (Kartli).
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Burnt House
Ancient house
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Antipater of Thessalonica
Greek poet and epigrammatist (c.10 BC-c.AD 38)
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Grattius
Roman poet
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50s 1
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Riot in Ephesus
Event in the New Testament
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