What happened in 766 BC?
One recorded event in 766 BC: Isaiah born.
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Isaiah born
Born in Kingdom of Judah. Biblical character.
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 766 BC.
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Jehoash died
Died in Kingdom of Judah. King after Queen Athaliah, Seventh King of Judah or Eight Ruler of Judah.
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Jehoash died
Died in Sebastia. King of Israel (801 BC – 786 BC).
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Erebuni Fortress
Fortress
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First Olympic Games
The first recorded ancient Olympic Games are held in Olympia, Greece, dedicated to Zeus.
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Hesiod born
Born in Cyme. Ancient Greek poet of the archaic period.
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Amaziah died
Died in Lachish. Ninth Ruler of Judah or Eight King of Judah.
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Sargon II born
Born in Nimrud. King of Assyria (722-705 B.C).
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Marduk-apla-iddina II died
Died in Elam. Babylonian king.
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Jeroboam II died
Died in Samaria. Israeli monarch.
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Roma
Capital city and origin of ancient Rome
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Ancient Rome founded
Ancient Rome was founded, with its capital at Roma.
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Zechariah of Israel died
Died in Kingdom of Israel. King of the Kingdom of Israel; son of Jeroboam II.
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