55 CE

The apostle Paul writes his First Epistle to the Corinthians. The Roman jurist Sabinus writes three books on the rights of citizens. Emperor Nero becomes a Roman Consul.

In the 50s, the 1st century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Emperor Nero becomes a Roman Consul.source

Religion & Belief

  • The Roman jurist Sabinus writes three books on the rights of citizens.source

Culture & Society

  • The apostle Paul writes his First Epistle to the Corinthians.source

Births

  • Epictetus, Greek-Roman philosopher (died 135)source

Deaths

  • February 11 – Britannicus, son of Claudius (born AD 41)source
  • Antonia Tryphaena, Roman client queen (born 10 BC)source
  • Izates bar Monobaz, Parthian client king (born c. AD 1)source