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53 in Roman Empire

Explore 5 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 53.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 53

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September

Birth of Trajan

Trajan, Marcus Ulpius ยท Italica ยท House / House of 5 Good Emperors

Trajan is born at Italica in Hispania Baetica on September 18, 53.

Other events (month unknown)

Battle of Carrhae

Claudius I ยท Carrhae ยท Warfare / Rome-Parthia War

Parthians defeat Romans at Battle of Carrhae, killing general Marcus Licinius Crassus

Battle of Carrhae

Crassus, Marcus Licinius ยท Carrhae ยท General ยท Warfare / Rome-Parthia War

Parthians defeat Romans at Battle of Carrhae, killing general Marcus Licinius Crassus

Marriage

Octavia, Claudia ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

Marries Nero as dynastic politics favour Agrippina.

Marriage to Octavia

Nero, Nero Claudius ยท Rome ยท House / House of Julio-Claudian Emperors

Nero marries Claudius's daughter Octavia in 53, strengthening his dynastic position.

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