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66 in Roman Empire
Explore 17 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 66.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 66
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Coup
Ordered by Nero to commit suicide for his part in a plot to overthrow the Emperor
Death of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo
Ordered by Nero to commit suicide for his part in a plot to overthrow the Emperor
Death of Petronius
Death of Petronius
Death of Rufrius Crispinus
Nero has Crispinus executed
Execution
Nero has Crispinus executed
Execution of Corbulo
Ordered by Nero to commit suicide for his part in a plot to overthrow the Emperor
Plot
Accused of plotting to assassinate Nero, commits suicide
Rebellion of Judea breaks out
The rebellion of Judea breaks out
Rebellion of Rebels in Judea
Gallus is routed & the rest of Judea is spurred on to challenge imperial authority
Rebellion of Rebels in Judea
Gallus is routed & the rest of Judea is spurred on to challenge imperial authority
Rebellion of Rebels in Judea
Judea, led by the zealots, rebel against Rome
Siege of Jerusalem
Gallus gathers the XII legion & marches on Jerusalem
Suicide
Ordered by Nero to commit suicide for his part in a plot to overthrow the Emperor
Suicide
Accused of plotting to assassinate Nero, commits suicide
Tiridates Crowned King of Armenia
Nero ceremonially crowns Tiridates I as king of Armenia in Rome in 66, confirming the settlement with Parthia.
Tour of Greece Begins
Nero begins an extended tour of Greece devoted heavily to athletic, musical, and theatrical competitions.
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