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Events

By Place

Western Roman Empire

* Aëtius pushes the Franks back across the Somme.

Eastern Roman Empire

* Marcian, future Eastern Roman Emperor, is captured while fighting the Vandals.

Europe

* Hippo Regius becomes the capital of the Vandal kingdom.

Americas

* K'uk' B'alam I, the first known ruler of the Mayan city of Palenque, comes to power. [ [http://www.mesoweb.com/palenque/resources/rulers/essay/rulers_01001.html Rulers of Palenque] ]

By Topic

Arts and Sciences

* Greek Neoplatonist philosopher Proclus begins studying at the Academy in Athens.

Religion

* June — Council of Ephesus: Nestorianism is rejected, the Nicene creed is declared to be complete. Nestorius is deposed from his see.
* October 1 — Maximianus is enthroned as Patriarch of Constantinople.
* Pope Celestine I dispatches Palladius to serve as bishop to the Irish.

Births

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Deaths

* June 22, Saint Paulinus of Nola, early Christian bishop, poet
* Qifu Mumo

References