495 BCE

The number of Roman tribes is increased to 21. A temple is built on the Circus Maximus, between the Aventine and Palatine hills, in Rome, in honour of the god Mercury and was dedicated on 15 May. King Fuchai of Wu ascends to the throne after his father, King Helü of Wu, reigning as the last king of Wu until 473 BC.

In the 490s BC, the 5th century BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • The number of Roman tribes is increased to 21.source
  • King Fuchai of Wu ascends to the throne after his father, King Helü of Wu, reigning as the last king of Wu until 473 BC.source

Conflict & Security

  • The Volsci launch an invasion against Rome, but are defeated, and in retaliation Rome plunders Suessa Pometia.source
  • Roman troops defeat an invading force of Sabines.source
  • Roman troops defeat an army of the Aurunci near the town of Aricia.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • Additional colonists were sent to the colony at Signia.source

Religion & Belief

  • The beginning of discord between the plebs and patricians leading to the first secession of the plebs.source
  • A temple is built on the Circus Maximus, between the Aventine and Palatine hills, in Rome, in honour of the god Mercury and was dedicated on 15 May.source

Births

  • Pericles, Athenian politician (died 429 BC)source

Deaths

  • Tarquinius Superbus, former king of Rome died in exile in Cumaesource