WORLD HISTORY · 500–1 BC 日本語
Events of the 50s BC59–50 BC
What happened in the 50s BC?
In the 50s BC (59–50 BC), Caesar began the Gallic Wars and defeated the Gallic coalition led by Vercingetorix at the Battle of Alesia. Crassus was defeated by Parthia at the Battle of Carrhae, and in East Asia the Xiongnu split into eastern and western groups while Silla's first king took the throne in Korea.
- Zheng Ji named Protector of the Western RegionsAsia
- Caesar launches the Gallic WarsEurope
- Hyeokgeose becomes Silla's first kingAsia
- Xiongnu split into eastern and western groupsAsia
- Crassus defeated at the Battle of CarrhaeMiddle East
- Caesar wins the Battle of AlesiaEurope
- Cleopatra VII begins co-ruleMiddle East
- Samguk Sagi records a Wa raidAsia
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Events of the 50s BC (timeline · 1)
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Gallic Wars: Vercingetorix, leader of the Gauls, surrenders to the Romans under Julius Caesar, ending the siege and battle of Alesia.
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