What happened in 583 BC?
No event is dated precisely to 583 BC, but 1 entry is recorded in the surrounding period.
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6th century BC 1
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Pythagoras born
Born in Samos. Greek philosopher and mathematician (c. 570 – c. 495 BC).
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 583 BC.
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Urartu dissolved
Urartu ceased to exist, having been centered at Arzashkun.
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Siege of Jerusalem
Nebuchadnezzar II laid siege to Jerusalem, culminating in the destruction of the city and its temple in the summer of 587 or 586 BC
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Kingdom of Judah dissolved
Kingdom of Judah ceased to exist, having been centered at Jerusalem.
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Anaximenes of Miletus born
Born in Miletus. Greek Ionian Pre-Socratic philosopher (c.586–c.526 BC).
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Jimmu died
Died in Kashihara. Legendary first emperor of Japan.
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Laozi born
Born in Zhoukou. 6th-century BC semi-legendary Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism.
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Cyrus I died
Died in Anshan Persia. Third king of the Achaemenid kingdom (625–580 BC).
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Yan Ying born
Born in Gaomi. Ancient Chinese philosopher and politician from the state of Qi in the 6th century BC.
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Emperor Annei born
Born in Shiki district. Emperor of Japan.
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Xenophanes born
Born in Colophon. Greek Pre-Socratic philosopher (c.570–c.478 BC).
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Anacreon born
Born in Teos. Ancient Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns.
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Theognis of Megara born
Born in Megara. Greek lyric poet active in approximately the sixth century BC.
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