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Roman Empire

 * Envoys from come to Rome to accuse their late governor, Cossutianus Captio, of extortion; the  is supported in the case by.
 * is also a.
 * Accession of the king.
 * In, becomes governor in place of . He begins a campaign against the  of south.

Asia

 * Oldest evidence of ese (see ).
 * Accession of Chinese emperor.
 * A Japanese king sends an ambassador to China.

Religion

 * writes his (probable date).

Deaths

 * Chinese emperor
 * king