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57 BCE

57 BCE in world history: 3 events, 1 death and 1 state founded. 231 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Battle

    Battle of the Sabis

    The Battle of the Sabis was fought in 57 BCE on the river Sabis, usually identified with the Sambre, in northern Gaul.

  2. War

    Xiongnu civil war

    The Xiongnu civil war was a succession conflict among rival claimants to the position of chanyu that split the Xiongnu Empire around 57 BCE.

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In the profiles

  • SillaTraditional founding of Saro by Bak Hyeokgeose

Died in 57 BCE 1

States founded 1

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