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Chronicon by Eusebius

Background and Biography
Background and Biography

Excerpts
English translation of Jerome's Latin translation of Eusebius' Chronicon Book Two

Three cities in Cyprus were destroyed all together in an earthquake. A massive plague happened at Rome, so that for many days about 10,000 men were listed in the daily register of the dead

Latin (partial)

Tres civitates Cypri terrae motu conruerunt.

English translation of Jerome's Latin translation of Eusebius' Chronicon Book Two - embedded



Chronology
Year Reference Corrections Notes
1 July 77 CE to 30 June 78 CE Eusebius dates this section to the first year of the 214th Olympiad none Calculated with CHRONOS
24 June 79 – 13 September 81 CE Same year that A massive plague happened at Rome none Suetonius who is probably the most reliable source for the date of the Great Plague in Rome dates the plague to the reign of Titus who ruled from 24 June 79 – 13 September 81 CE.
Seismic Effects
  • Three cities in Cyprus were destroyed all together in an earthquake
Locations
  • Three cities in Cyprus
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