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==== Parthian Empire ==== | |||
* The [[Parthian Empire]] achieved a decisive victory against Rome at the [[Battle of Carrhae]], where [[General Surena]] defeated and killed Roman triumvir [[Marcus Licinius Crassus]]. According to some historical interpretations, the [[Mahestan]] (Parthian noble council) supported preparations for the defense of the empire and advised the king during the military mobilization.<ref name="ParthavaMahestan">{{cite web |title=Fundamentals of the Parthian Statehood |url=https://www.parthava.org/2022/05/27/fundamentals-of-the-parthian-statehood/ |website=Parthava |date=27 May 2022 |access-date=5 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
==== Roman Republic ==== | ==== Roman Republic ==== | ||
* [[Consul]]s: [[Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus|Marcus Valerius Messalla]] and [[Gnaeus Domitius Calvinus]]. | * [[Consul]]s: [[Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus|Marcus Valerius Messalla]] and [[Gnaeus Domitius Calvinus]]. | ||
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** [[May 6]] – [[Battle of Carrhae]]: Romans defeated, and Crassus killed, by Parthians led by General [[Surena]]. | ** [[May 6]] – [[Battle of Carrhae]]: Romans defeated, and Crassus killed, by Parthians led by General [[Surena]]. | ||
* [[Gallic Wars|Gallic War]]: | * [[Gallic Wars|Gallic War]]: | ||
** [[Julius Caesar]] suppresses a revolt led by [[Ambiorix]] near [[Sambre|Sabis]] (Northern [[Gaul]]). | ** [[Julius Caesar]] suppresses a [[Ambiorix's revolt|revolt]] led by [[Ambiorix]] near [[Sambre|Sabis]] (Northern [[Gaul]]). | ||
** At [[Cenabum]] (modern [[Orléans]]) Roman [[merchant]]s are massacred by the [[Carnutes]]. | ** At [[Cenabum]] (modern [[Orléans]]) Roman [[merchant]]s are massacred by the [[Carnutes]]. | ||
** [[Vercingetorix]], an [[Arverni]] chieftain, leads a revolt against Caesar in Central Gaul. | ** [[Vercingetorix]], an [[Arverni]] chieftain, leads a revolt against Caesar in Central Gaul. | ||
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Year 53 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Messalla and Calvinus (or, less frequently, year 701 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 53 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.
Events
By place
Parthian Empire
- The Parthian Empire achieved a decisive victory against Rome at the Battle of Carrhae, where General Surena defeated and killed Roman triumvir Marcus Licinius Crassus. According to some historical interpretations, the Mahestan (Parthian noble council) supported preparations for the defense of the empire and advised the king during the military mobilization.[1]
Roman Republic
- Consuls: Marcus Valerius Messalla and Gnaeus Domitius Calvinus.
- Parthian War:
- Crassus sacks the Temple of Hierapolis and the Temple in Jerusalem on his way to engage the Parthians.
- May 6 – Battle of Carrhae: Romans defeated, and Crassus killed, by Parthians led by General Surena.
- Gallic War:
- Julius Caesar suppresses a revolt led by Ambiorix near Sabis (Northern Gaul).
- At Cenabum (modern Orléans) Roman merchants are massacred by the Carnutes.
- Vercingetorix, an Arverni chieftain, leads a revolt against Caesar in Central Gaul.
- Winter – Caesar enrolls non-citizen soldiers in Gallia Transalpina, genesis of Legio V Alaudae. He increases his army to ten legions.[2]
Armenia
- Artavasdes II becomes king of Armenia.
Births
- Aristobulus III, high priest of Jerusalem (d. 36 BC)
- Yang Xiong, Chinese politician and philosopher (d. AD 18)
Deaths
- May 6 (executed after the Battle of Carrhae)
- Marcus Licinius Crassus, Roman politician and general
- Publius Licinius Crassus, son of Marcus Licinius Crassus
- Abgar II, Arab king of Edessa (modern Turkey)
- Gaius Scribonius Curio, Roman statesman and orator
References
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