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117 in History

Browse historical records dated to 117. Records are rendered from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.

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Historical Events in 117

117

Succession

Publius Aelius Hadrian · Roman Empire · Antioch

Is acclaimed emperor after Trajan death.

117

Succession of Hadrian

Pompeia Plotina · Roman Empire · Selinus

Supports the announcement of Hadrian as Trajan successor.

Deaths in 117

117

Death of Trajan

Marcus Ulpius Trajan · Roman Empire · Selinus

Dies in Cilicia while returning from the eastern campaign.

Provenance

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