51

Year 51 was a (link will display the full calendar) of the.

Roman Empire

 * and are.
 * , (51–), is charged by  with the education of.
 * In, governor defeats  and the  in the territory of the  in central . Caratacus seeks sanctuary with , queen of the  in northern , but she is a Roman ally and hands him over to Ostorius. Despite the defeat, the Silures continue to fight.
 * The captured Caratacus is exhibited in chains in Claudius' triumph in Rome, and his dignified demeanour persuades the emperor to spare his life and allow his family to live free in Rome.

Religion

 * begins his second mission (approximate date).
 * The book  is written (possible date).
 * In the, supports the separation of  and.

Births

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