The major events that took place in the 1st century played a pivotal role in shaping the history of mankind in the centuries to come. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era or historical period, which was marked by increasing domination by the Roman Empire. Claudius, the Roman emperor who ruled from 41 CE to 54 CE is considered one of the most significant figures of this era. Chinese emperor Wang Mang, Christian apostle James the Just, and Greek historian and biographer Plutarch are among the other important figures of this time. Check out this section to know more about the famous people of the 1st century.
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Plutarch(Philosopher, Historian, Biographer, Essayist, & Middle Platonist)
0045 AD
Greek,Ancient Roman
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Seneca the Younger(Roman statesman)
29 February 0004
Spanish,Ancient Roman
Saul(Apostles, King)
1080 BC
Nerva(politician)
08 November 0030
Italian,Ancient Roman
Epictetus(Philosopher)
0050 AD
Greek,Turkish
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Apollonius of TyanaItalian,Turkish,Ancient Roman
Petronius(Author)
0027 AD
French,Ancient Roman
Zhang Heng(cartographer, mathematician, astronomer, anthropologist, mechanical engineer, philosopher)
0078 AD
Chinese
Statius(poet)
0045 AD
Italian,Ancient Roman
Adam de la Halle(composer, writer, poet, trouvère)
1220 AD
French
Publius Cornelius Tacitus(Historian)
0056 AD
French,Ancient Roman