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432 CE

Pope Celestine I dies after a 10-year reign in which he led a vigorous policy against Nestorianism. He is succeeded by Sixtus III as the 44th pope. Saint Patrick, Roman Britain-born missionary, is consecrated a bishop and converts the Irish to Christianity until his death around 460. The Basilica of Saint Sabina at the Aventine (Rome) is finished by Priest Petrus of Illyria.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The Huns are united by King Rugila (also called Rua) on the Hungarian Plain. He exacts annual peace payments from the Eastern Roman Empire.source

Conflict & Security

  • Sebastianus, son-in-law of Bonifacius, becomes supreme commander (magister militum) of the Western Roman army. Empress Galla Placidia gives him considerable influence over imperial policy.source

Religion & Belief

  • Saint Patrick, Roman Britain-born missionary, is consecrated a bishop and converts the Irish to Christianity until his death around 460.source
  • Assembly begins on The Parting of Lot and Abraham, a mosaic in the nave arcade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.source
  • The Basilica of Saint Sabina at the Aventine (Rome) is finished by Priest Petrus of Illyria.source

Culture & Society

  • December 25 – Christmas is celebrated for the first time in Alexandria (approximate date).source

Births

  • Moninne, one of Ireland's early women saints (approximate date).source

Deaths

  • July 27 – Pope Celestine I dies after a 10-year reign in which he led a vigorous policy against Nestorianism. He is succeeded by Sixtus III as the 44th pope.source
  • Roman civil war: Roman forces under command of Flavius Aetius are defeated near Rimini (Italy) in battle. His rival comes Bonifacius is mortally wounded and dies several days later. Aetius flees to Dalmatia and seeks refuge with the Huns.source
  • Wang Hong, official of the Liu Song dynasty (b. 379)source
  • Anicia Faltonia Proba, Roman noblewomansource
  • Bonifacius, Roman general and governor in Africa (born 354 BC).source
  • Helian Ding, emperor of the Chinese Xiongnu state Xia.source
  • Saint Ninian, missionary in Scotland (approximate date)source