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Roman Empire

 * —  dies and is succeeded by  who shares imperial power with, although Marcus retains the title.
 * Marcus Aurelius, a Spaniard like and, is a stoical, disciple of , and an energetic man of action.  He pursues the policy of his predecessor and maintains good relations with the .  As a legislator, he endeavours to create new principles of morality and humanity, particularly favouring women and slaves.
 * The weight of a goldpiece, the, is reduced from 7.81 grams under to 7.12 grams.

Arts and Sciences

 * ' Institutiones are published.

Births

 * —, future
 * , founder of the of China
 * , general of