1 BCE

Emperor Ai dies and is succeeded by his 8-year-old cousin Ping, who is enthroned on October 17. Wang Mang is appointed regent by Empress Dowager Wang Zhengjun, his aunt. Aulus Caecina Severus was appointed consul by Emperor Augustus, succeeding Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus and Lucius Calpurnius Piso. In the Satavahana dynasty, Kunatala Satakarni is succeeded by Satakarni II.

In the 0s BC, the 1st century BC.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Aulus Caecina Severus was appointed consul by Emperor Augustus, succeeding Cossus Cornelius Lentulus Gaetulicus and Lucius Calpurnius Piso.source
  • In the Satavahana dynasty, Kunatala Satakarni is succeeded by Satakarni II.source

Conflict & Security

  • c. 1 BC: Natakamani succeeds Amanishakheto as the King of Kush.source
  • Zeionises, an Indo-Scythian satrap, begins his rule in the northern Indian subcontinent (r. c. 10 BC – AD 10).source

Culture & Society

  • The Roman theatre in Cartagena, which was built by Gaius and Lucius Caesar, finishes construction.source
  • Gaius Caesar marries Livilla, (daughter of Antonia Minor and Nero Claudius Drusus) in an effort to gain prestige.source

Deaths

  • August 15 – Ai of Han, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (born 27 BC)source
  • August 15 – Emperor Ai dies and is succeeded by his 8-year-old cousin Ping, who is enthroned on October 17. Wang Mang is appointed regent by Empress Dowager Wang Zhengjun, his aunt.source
  • Zhao Feiyan, Chinese empress and wife of Cheng of Han (born 45 BC)source
  • Xiaoai, Chinese empress and wife of Ai of Hansource
  • Dong Xian, Chinese politician and commander-in-chief (born 23 BC)source
  • Former regent Dong Xian, who was previously Ai's lover, commits suicide with his wife.source