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Calendar year
Year 185 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Pulcher and Puditanus (or, less frequently
185_BC
Topics referred to by the same term
185 may refer to: 185 (number), a number AD 185 185 BC, a year Before the Common Era Flight 185 (disambiguation), several aviation crashes SN 185 (supernova
185
Objects that appear to be close in the sky
date one orbit of Jupiter earlier for political reasons. In late March of 185 BC the five planets gathered in the morning sky. The planets had all completed
Conjunction_(astronomy)
Ancient Indian coinage
Aahat (stamped) coins, dating to between about the 6th and 2nd centuries BC. It was of irregular shape. These coins are found over most parts of subcontinent
Punch-marked_coins
Indian empire (185–73 BCE)
contested, to designate the dynasty of kings starting with Pushyamitra c. 185 BCE, and ending with Devabhuti circa 75 BCE. According to the Vishnu Purana:
Shunga_Empire
5th Pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt, r. 204-180 BC
Simultaneously, Ptolemy V faced the widespread Great Theban Revolt (206–185 BC) led by the self-proclaimed pharaohs Horwennefer and Ankhwennefer, which
Ptolemy_V_Epiphanes
Roman politician and general (185–129 BC)
Publius Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus (185 BC – 129 BC), known as Scipio Aemilianus or Scipio Africanus the Younger, was a Roman general and statesman
Scipio_Aemilianus
Millennium between 1000 BC and 1 BC
millennium BC, also known as the last millennium BC, was the period of time lasting from the years 1000 BC to 1 BC (10th to 1st centuries BC; in astronomy:
1st_millennium_BC
Ancient Egyptian religious decrees
at Memphis on 29 October 185 BC, upon the enthronement of an Apis bull. Stone 1: Stele of Philae I Issued on 29 May 182 BC, after a visit to Memphis
Ptolemaic_synodal_decrees
Emperor (185–149 BC) Agnimitra, Emperor (149–141 BC) Vasujyeshtha, Emperor (141–131 BC) Vasumitra, Emperor (131–124 BC) Bhagabhadra, Emperor (c.110 BC) Sri
List of state leaders in the 2nd century BC
List_of_state_leaders_in_the_2nd_century_BC
2nd-century BC Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek king
Demetrius I may have been the initiator of the Yavana era, starting in 186–185 BC, which was used for several centuries thereafter. Demetrius was the name
Demetrius_I_of_Bactria
the Aetolians. In 187 BC, he was made a praetor, and the governor of Tarentum, which fell to him by lot as his province. In 185 BC, he was elected as a
Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 185 BC)
Appius_Claudius_Pulcher_(consul_185_BC)
Decade
year) 186 BC Ptolemy VI Philometor, king of Egypt, who will reign from 180 BC (d. 145 BC) 185 BC Panaetius of Rhodes, Greek philosopher (d. 110 BC) Publius
180s_BC
(1918). "The British Empire". The Scottish Historical Review. 15 (59): 185–189. ISSN 0036-9241. Curtis, Mark (19 May 2025). "The Empire never died"
List_of_empires
Families in ancient Rome
the second century BC. The first member of this gens to achieve prominence was Gaius Afranius Stellio, who became praetor in 185 BC. The nomen Afranius
Afrania_gens
King of Seleucid Empire from 162 to 150 BC
"Demetrius the Saviour"; 185 – June 150 BC) reigned as king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from November 162 to June 150 BC. Demetrius grew up in Rome
Demetrius_I_Soter
Ancient Roman play by Plautus
to be relatively late in Plautus's works, probably from the period 190–185 BC. One indication of this is the large amount of sung verse. Another is the
Amphitryon_(Plautus_play)
Part of ancient Lower Nubia
the traditional Nubian one. Ptolemy V personally travelled to Philae in 185 BC, with Queen Cleopatra I and the infant Ptolemy VI. Both rulers paid attention
Triakontaschoinos
200 BC–10 AD Greek kingdom in South Asia
Miscellanies" Book I, Chapter XV In India, the Maurya dynasty was overthrown around 185 BC when Pushyamitra Shunga, the commander-in-chief of Mauryan Imperial forces
Indo-Greek_Kingdom
Roman general and politician (236/235 – c. 183 BC)
183 BC; the later historian Valerius Antias reported that he died in 187 BC. Livy, arguing against both dates in his history, believed Scipio died c. 185 BC
Scipio_Africanus
Terence (195/185 BC — 159 BC), comic dramatist: The Brothers, The Girl from Andros, Eunuchus, The Self-Tormentor Quintus Ennius (239 BC — c. 169 BC), poet Marcus
Ancient_literature
Ancient Egyptian city
of Upper Egypt until 185 BC. This revolt was supported by the Theban priesthood. After the suppression of the revolt in 185 BC, Ptolemy V, in need of
Thebes,_Egypt
Queen of Ptolemaic Egypt
185 BC – 116/115 BC) was Queen consort of Ptolemaic Egypt from 175 to 170 BC as wife of Ptolemy VI Philometor, and then Queen regnant from 170 BC as
Cleopatra_II
Topics referred to by the same term
nothing further is known of him. Aristophanes of Byzantium (c. 257 – c. 185 BC), Greek scholar, critic and grammarian Aristophanes of Corinth, who was
Aristophanes_(disambiguation)
BC) Persa (191–184 BC) Amphitryon (190–185 BC) Casina (187–184 BC) Truculentus (186 BC) Andria (166 BC) Hecyra (165 BC) Heauton Timorumenos (163 BC)
List of extant ancient Greek and Roman plays
List_of_extant_ancient_Greek_and_Roman_plays
Roman consul 185 BC
BC. Sempronius Tuditanus was elected tribune of the plebs in 193 BC. In 189 BC, he served as praetor and administered the Province of Sicily. In 185 BC
Marcus Sempronius Tuditanus (consul 185 BC)
Marcus_Sempronius_Tuditanus_(consul_185_BC)
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Timeline_of_ancient_history
Emperor of Nanyue from 203 BC to 137 BC
After relations became strained, he declared himself emperor of Nanyue in 185 BC, reigning until his death. Some traditional Vietnamese historians considered
Zhao_Tuo
Pulcher (consul 212 BC) and brother of Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 185 BC), and Gaius Claudius Pulcher (consul 177 BC). In 189 BC, he was curule aedile
Publius Claudius Pulcher (consul 184 BC)
Publius_Claudius_Pulcher_(consul_184_BC)
Name list
IV Philopator Agathocles of Bactria, an Indo-Greek king who ruled about 185 BC Agathocles of Samos, a Greek writer. He wrote at least one book, which was
Agathocles
One hundred years, from 200 BC to 101 BC
control of Upper Egypt. 185 BC: Pushyamitra Shunga assassinates the last Maurya emperor, founding the Shunga dynasty. 184 BC: (June 15) Emperor Qianshao
2nd_century_BC
Ancient Roman family
Pulcher, consul in 185 BC. Publius Claudius Ap. f. P. n. Pulcher, consul in 184 BC. Gaius Claudius Ap. f. P. n. Pulcher, consul in 177 BC, received Istria
Claudia_gens
331 BC – 428 AD monarchy in Ancient Near East
in the 360s. Artashat (Artaxata) – King Artashes I founded Artashat in 185 BC in the region of Ostan within the historical province of Ayrarat, at the
Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity)
Kingdom_of_Armenia_(antiquity)
by conspirators 207 BC Qin Er Shi through forced suicide put on him by his eunuch Zhao Gao 206 BC Ziying executed by Xiang Yu 185 BC Brihadratha Maurya
List_of_regicides
6th Pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt
Ptolemaĩos Philomḗtōr; 186–145 BC) was a Greek king of Ptolemaic Egypt who reigned from 180 to 164 BC and from 163 to 145 BC. He is often considered the
Ptolemy_VI_Philometor
Type of bracelet
belonging to the Mauryan Empire (322–185 BC) and the gold bangle samples from the historic site of Taxila (6th century BC). Decorated shell bangles have also
Bangle
Eldest son of Scipio Africanus (died 170 BC)
custom he adopted as son and heir his first cousin Scipio Aemilianus (b. 185 BC) who was probably born Lucius Aemilius Paullus, second and younger surviving
Publius Cornelius Scipio (son of Scipio Africanus)
Publius_Cornelius_Scipio_(son_of_Scipio_Africanus)
Roman comic playwright (c. 195/185 BC–c.159 BC
Publius Terentius Afer (/təˈrɛnʃiəs, -ʃəs/; c. 195/185 – c. 159 BC), better known in English as Terence (/ˈtɛrəns/), was a playwright during the Roman
Terence
Village in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Peshawar. It was the site of Alexander the Great's crossing of the Indus in 327 BC, and an important site of Gandhara ruins. It is also the site of Hund Museum
Hund,_Khyber_Pakhtunkhwa
Greco-Bactrian king
was one of the Greco-Bactrian kings, generally dated from around 185 BC to 170 BC. William Woodthorpe Tarn and numismatist Robert Senior place Antimachus
Antimachus_I
Topics referred to by the same term
Pulcher (consul 212 BC) Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 185 BC) Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 143 BC) Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 79 BC) Appius Claudius
Appius_Claudius_Pulcher
Hellenistic dynasty
(260-195 BC) eponymous founder of the dynasty Demetrius I (222-180 BC) most famous of the Euthydemids - invaded India Euthydemus II ( c. 200-185 BC) Son of
Euthydemid_dynasty
is a list of sovereign states or polities that existed in the 2nd century BC. List of Bronze Age states List of Iron Age states List of Classical Age states
List of political entities in the 2nd century BC
List_of_political_entities_in_the_2nd_century_BC
Play by Molière
mythological character Amphitryon as told by Plautus in his play from ca. 190–185 B.C. The play was first performed at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris on
Amphitryon_(Molière_play)
2nd century BC Roman senator and general
Cethegus was elected as curule aedile in 187 BC, then served as praetor in 185 BC, and finally became consul in 181 BC. During his consulship, the tomb of the
Publius Cornelius Cethegus (consul 181 BC)
Publius_Cornelius_Cethegus_(consul_181_BC)
Roman general and senator
Gaius Octavius (c. 100 – 59 BC) was a Roman politician. He was an ancestor to the Roman emperors of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. He was the biological father
Gaius Octavius (father of Augustus)
Gaius_Octavius_(father_of_Augustus)
Topics referred to by the same term
II of Pontus (r. c. 250–220 BC) Mithridates III of Pontus (r. c. 220–185 BC) Mithridates IV of Pontus (r. c. 170–150 BC), full name Mithridates Philopator
Mithridates
Calendar year
emperor and founder of the Indian Shunga dynasty, who has reigned since 185 BC Sinha, Binod (1977). History of the Shunga Dynasty. Bharatiya Publishing
151_BC
Roman consul (250 BC - 175 BC)
206 BC, dictator in 205 BC, proconsul of Bruttium in 204 BC, and an ambassador at the court of Philip V of Macedon in 185 BC. He served as a legate in
Quintus Caecilius Metellus (consul 206 BC)
Quintus_Caecilius_Metellus_(consul_206_BC)
Legendary king of the Britons
of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He came to power in 185 BC. He was preceded by Bledudo and succeeded by Oenus. Monarchie Nobelesse
Cap_of_Britain
281 BC–62 AD kingdom in northern Anatolia
kingdom was proclaimed by Mithridates I in 281 BC and lasted until its conquest by the Roman Republic in 63 BC. The Kingdom of Pontus reached its greatest
Kingdom_of_Pontus
Festivals of Dionysus in ancient Athens
Solitary 410 BC - Plato the Comic 402 BC - Cephisodoros 290 BC - Poseidippus 278 BC - Philemon 185 BC - Laines 183 BC - Philemon 154 BC - Chairion The
Dionysia
3rd century BC Poseidippus of Cassandreia (~316–250 BC) Epinicus (~217 BC) Laines or Laenes 185 BC Philemon 183 BC Chairion or Chaerion 154 BC List of extant
List of ancient Greek playwrights
List_of_ancient_Greek_playwrights
geometry. Ancient Greek 776–265 BC Roman 753 BC–663 AD Etruscan 700–200 BC Classical 600 BC–323 AD Herodian 37–4 BC (Judea) Early Christian 100–500 Byzantine
List_of_architectural_styles
Imperial cult in Hellenistic Egypt
was an imperial cult in ancient Egypt during the Hellenistic period (323–31 BC), promoted by the Ptolemaic dynasty. The core of the cult was the worship
Ptolemaic cult of Alexander the Great
Ptolemaic_cult_of_Alexander_the_Great
Roman senator
(consul 185 BC) and Publius Claudius Pulcher (consul 184 BC). Augur in 195 BC, suffect praetor peregrinus in 180 BC, during his consulate in 177 BC, he set
Gaius Claudius Pulcher (consul 177 BC)
Gaius_Claudius_Pulcher_(consul_177_BC)
211–185 BC according to Assar) as Artabanus I, which makes the king recognised by Sellwood (and this list) as Artabanus I (r. 127–124 BC or 127–126 BC)
List_of_monarchs_of_Parthia
naming the cow that bore them. Unless otherwise noted, bulls from 321-50 BC are taken from Thompson 2012, pp. 263–283 Thompson 2012, p. 106. Thompson
List_of_Apis_bulls
Early Yoga text in Sanskrit from ancient India by Patanjali
to the grammarian Patañjali, dating it as 2nd century BC, during the Maurya Empire (322–185 BC). Scholars such as S.N. Dasgupta, (Yoga-As Philosophy and
Yoga_Sutras_of_Patanjali
Group of Indian states
region was conquered by the Maurya Empire under Chandragupta Maurya. In 185 BC, Demetrius I, the son of the King of Bactria, conquered the western part
Northwest_India
Millennium between 4000 BC and 3001 BC
The 4th millennium BC spanned the years 4000 BC to 3001 BC. It marked a critical turning point in human history, characterized by the transition from
4th_millennium_BC
Ancient Greek silver coin
century BC, coinciding with political subjugation of Athens to the power of Macedon and the rise of the Alexander-style coinage. Around 185 BC, in the
Tetradrachm
Chief magistrate of an ancient Greek city-state
on the floruit of the letter-cutter of inscription did not extend beyond 185 BC, Achaeus' archonship occurred earlier and places Epaenetus in this year
Eponymous_archon
1715 church cantata by J. S. Bach
185 / BC A 101" (in German). s-line.de. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2015. Oron, Aryeh (2015). "Cantata BWV 185 Barmherziges
Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe, BWV 185
Barmherziges_Herze_der_ewigen_Liebe,_BWV_185
Archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan
dating mentioned on the web is 2725±185 BC (uncalibrated) or 3338, 3213, 3203 BC calibrated, giving a midpoint of 3251 BC. Kenoyer, Jonathan Mark (1991) Urban
Harappa
India and controlled parts of southern and eastern Afghanistan until about 185 BC when they were overthrown. In the 7th century, the Umayyad Arab Muslims
Religion_in_Afghanistan
Ancient area of Kandahar in Afghanistan
became part of many empires, including the Mauryans (322 BC–185 BC), Indo-Scythians (200 BC–400 AD), Sassanids, Arabs, Zunbils, Saffarids, Ghaznavids
Old_Kandahar
2nd-century BC Ptolemaic official
generous and warlike disposition, and skilled in political transactions. In 185 BC, when the king had to fight against some discontented Egyptians, Aristonicus
Aristonicus_(eunuch)
Notes 682 BC Ripunjaya, last ruler of the Brihadratha dynasty. Punika (also known as Pulika) Punika puts his son Pradyota on the throne. 185 BC Brihadratha
List of assassinations in Asia
List_of_assassinations_in_Asia
Provincial political party in Canada
The Communist Party of British Columbia (CPC BC) is the provincial section of the Communist Party of Canada in British Columbia. From the 1945 election
Communist Party of British Columbia
Communist_Party_of_British_Columbia
Method of payment
using bill of exchange. In India, during the Maurya Empire (from 321 to 185 BC), a commercial instrument called the adesha was in use, which was an order
Cheque
Beroia 2nd century BC Biloitos Βίλοιτος Beroia 2nd/1st century BC Boulomaga Βουλομάγα Seleucid or Ptolemaic pilgrim in Delos 185 BC Eulaios Εὐλαῖος father
List of ancient Macedonians in epigraphy
List_of_ancient_Macedonians_in_epigraphy
History of Indian state of Bihar
king Dhana Nanda to establish the Maurya Empire. The Maurya Empire (322–185 BC), ruled by the Mauryan dynasty, was geographically extensive, powerful and
History_of_Bihar
Pharaoh of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC
father-loving goddess'; 70/69 BC – 10 or 12 August 30 BC) was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, and its last active pharaoh. A
Cleopatra
Pushyamitra Shunga, who then founded the new Indian Shunga dynasty (185 BC-78 BC). The Indo-Greek king Menander may have campaigned as far as the capital
Indo-Greek_Wars
Ancient cities founded by Alexander the Great
the Mauryan Empire (existed c. 320–185 BC), while the later presence of the Indo-Greek kingdom (existed c. 170 BC–10 AD) in the area likely helped it
Boukephala_and_Nikaia
Antigonid general confidential officer of Philip V of Macedon
the general Cassander, Onomastus carried out the Massacre of Maroneia in 185 BC. Appius Claudius, and the other Roman commissioners, required that Philip
Onomastus_of_Macedon
Roman general and statesman
BC), and the father of Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 185 BC), Publius Claudius Pulcher (consul 184 BC), and Gaius Claudius Pulcher (consul 177 BC)
Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 212 BC)
Appius_Claudius_Pulcher_(consul_212_BC)
Topics referred to by the same term
(337–283 BC), king of Macedon Demetrius I of Bactria, Greco-Bactrian king (reigned c. 200–180 BC) Demetrius I Soter (born 185 BC, reign 161–150 BC), ruler
Demetrius_I
in the 6th century BC List of states in the 5th century BC List of states in the 4th century BC List of states in the 3rd century BC List of states in
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Calendar year
214 BC) P. Cornelius Scipio Aemilianus Africanus Numantinus (Africanus the Younger) (b. 185 BC) Wikimedia Commons has media related to 129 BC. Hung
129_BC
regions governed by princely states. Porus (before 326 BC, probably 338 BC – between 321 and 315 BC) Gondophares I (c. 19 – 46) Coin Abdagases I (first years
List_of_monarchs_of_Punjab
punctuation marks, has been credited to Aristophanes of Byzantium (257 – c. 185 BC). By the time of late antiquity and the early Byzantine period, two different
History_of_the_Greek_alphabet
330–247 BC BC Arsaces I c. 247–211 BC (In some histories, Arsaces's brother Tiridates I is said to have ruled c. 246–211 BC.) Arsaces II c. 211–185 BC (frequently
List_of_ancient_Persians
Kingdoms in the Indian subcontinent (c. 600 BCE–c. 345 BCE)
December 2017 "Post-Mauryan (Punjab). Taxila (local coinage). Circa 220–185 BC. Æ (17x18mm, 7.71 g)". www.cngcoins.com. Classical Numismatic Group Inc
Mahajanapadas
Type of Roman celebration of military victory
Nobilior 185 BC – L. Manlius Acidinus Fulvianus 182 BC – A. Terentius Varro 174 BC – Ap. Claudius Centho 132 BC – M. Perperna 99 BC – M. Aquilius 71 BC – M
Ovation
Pundravardhana (1280–345 BC) Vanga Kingdom (1100–340 BC) Part of the Kingdom of Magadha (340–319 BC) Part of the Maurya Empire (319–185 BC) Part of Kingdom of
List of predecessors of sovereign states in Asia
List_of_predecessors_of_sovereign_states_in_Asia
Roman politician and general
Gracchus (c. 220 BC – 154 BC) was a Roman politician and general of the 2nd century BC. He served two consulships, one in 177 and one 163 BC, and was awarded
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus (consul 177 BC)
Tiberius_Sempronius_Gracchus_(consul_177_BC)
Genre of ancient Greek literature
colonies of Magna Graecia by the late 4th century BC. The philosopher Aristotle wrote in his Poetics (c. 335 BC) that comedy is a representation of laughable
Ancient_Greek_comedy
Calendar year
Year 182 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Tamphilus and Paullus (or, less frequently
182_BC
Latin personal name
Caudex (264 BC), consul Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 212 BC) Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 185 BC) Appius Claudius Pulcher (consul 135 BC) Appius Claudius
Appius
Topics referred to by the same term
Macedon (fl. 185 BC), an ancient Greek officer Onomastus of Smyrna (fl. 688 BC), an ancient Greek boxer Onomastus of Elis (fl. 6th century BC), son of Agaeus
Onomastus_(disambiguation)
Confederation of ancient Greek city-states (280–146 BC)
of Megalopolis 186–185 BC Lycortas of Megalopolis 185–184 BC Archon of Aegeira 184–183 BC Philopoemen of Megalopolis VIII 183–182 BC † (Lycortas of Megalopolis
Achaean_League
(190-180 BC) Coins Pantaleon (190-185 BC) Apollodotus I (reigned c. 180–160 BC) Antimachus II Nikephoros (160-155 BC) Coins Demetrius II (155-150 BC) The
Timeline of Indo-Greek kingdoms
Timeline_of_Indo-Greek_kingdoms
Roman senator and father of Julius Caesar
PW), volume X.1 (Stuttgart, 1918), columns 185–186. Sumner, G.V. (1978). "Governors of Asia in the Nineties B.C." Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies. 19
Gaius Julius Caesar (governor of Asia)
Gaius_Julius_Caesar_(governor_of_Asia)
8th Pharaoh of Ptolemaic Egypt
Ankhmakis (206-185 BC). Harsiesi probably declared himself Pharaoh and managed to seize control of Thebes in August or September of 131 BC. He was expelled
Ptolemy_VIII_Physcon
City in Gujarat, India
Emperor Ashoka, inscribed on an uneven rock and dating from the 3rd century BC. The Ashokan edicts impart moral instructions on dharma, harmony, tolerance
Junagadh
Historical peoples in China and Vietnam
forgotten the northern customs after living in the south for so long. In 185 BC, Empress Lü's officials outlawed trade of iron and horses with Nanyue. Zhao
Baiyue
Roman general and statesman (d. after 183 BCE)
loans from his friends to pay the penalty. During his brother's lifetime in 185 BC, Lucius celebrated with great splendour the games which he had vowed in
Lucius Cornelius Scipio Asiaticus
Lucius_Cornelius_Scipio_Asiaticus
Ancient Greek geographer
Scymnus of Chios (Ancient Greek: Σκύμνος ὁ Xῖος; fl. c. 185 BC) was a Greek geographer from the island of Chios. It was thought he was the author of the
Scymnus_of_Chios
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