Daily Archives: September 25th, 2009

This Day in Ancient History: ante diem vii kalendas octobres

By David Meadows ~ rogueclassicist on September 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

ante diem vii kalendas octobres

2nd century A.D. — martyrdom of Herculanus
233 A.D. — the emperor Severus Alexander celebrates a triumph for his victories over the Persians
1808 — death of Richard Porson
1931 — death of Ulrich von Wilamovitz-Moellendorff

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