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Chronicon by Eusebius

Background and Biography
Background and Biography

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English Translation of Jerome's translation of Eusebius' Chronicon

In Cyprus, many parts of the cities were ruined in an earthquake.

English from Ambraseys (2009)

An earthquake destroyed many districts of Cyprus.’ (Eus. Greek., 142).

A large part of the island of Cyprus was reduced to a ruin [by an earthquake].’ (Eus. Armenian, 142).

In Cyprus many parts of the towns fell in an earthquake.’ (Hieron., 166 - Latin).

English from Guidoboni et al. (1994)

Large parts of towns in Cyprus were destroyed in an earthquake.

Latin from Guidoboni et al. (1994)

In Cypro plurimae civitatum partes terrae motu conciderunt.

English Translation of Jerome's translation of Eusebius' Chronicon - embedded



Chronology
Year Reference Corrections Notes
1 July 17 CE to 30 June 16 CE Eusebius dates this section to the 4th year of the 190th Olympiad none
Seismic Effects
  • In Cyprus, many parts of the cities were ruined in an earthquake
Locations
  • Cyprus
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