87 CE

Sextus Julius Sparsus gains power in the Roman Senate (approximate date). The Roman Julius Maternus explores western Africa (approximate date). Decebalus becomes king of Dacia.

In the 80s, the 1st century.

Geopolitics & Diplomacy

  • Sextus Julius Sparsus gains power in the Roman Senate (approximate date).source
  • Decebalus becomes king of Dacia.source

Exploration & Expansion

  • The Roman Julius Maternus explores western Africa (approximate date).source

Health & Medicine

  • Lyon, a city in Gaul, has a population of over 100,000 citizens (approximate date).source

Births

  • Pothinus, bishop of Lyon (approximate date)source
  • Rupilia Faustina, Roman noblewoman (approximate date)source