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87 CE

Sextus Julius Sparsus gains power in the Roman Senate (approximate date). The Roman Julius Maternus explores western Africa (approximate date). Decebalus becomes king of Dacia.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Sextus Julius Sparsus gains power in the Roman Senate (approximate date).source
  • Decebalus becomes king of Dacia.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Roman Julius Maternus explores western Africa (approximate date).source

Health & Medicine

  • Lyon, a city in Gaul, has a population of over 100,000 citizens (approximate date).source

Births

  • Pothinus, bishop of Lyon (approximate date)source
  • Rupilia Faustina, Roman noblewoman (approximate date)source