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23 CE

23 CE in world history: 2 events, 3 deaths and 1 state that came to an end. 151 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 4 October

    Lülin rebels sack Chang'an, the capital of Wang Mang's Xin dynasty

    During the Lülin peasant rebellion, rebels captured and sacked Chang'an, capital of Wang Mang's short-lived Xin dynasty; Wang Mang was killed two days later. The Eastern Han government later made Luoyang its primary capital.

    Chang'anLülin

  2. 6 October

    Rebels kill Wang Mang as Chang'an falls

    Rebel forces broke into Chang'an and killed Wang Mang, the usurper who had founded the Xin dynasty. His death cleared the way for the restoration of the Han dynasty under Emperor Guangwu.

    Han DynastyChang'an
ProfileState103 states with a known seat in 23 CEOpen the atlas at 23 CE →

Died in 23 CE 3

States that came to an end 1

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