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• 509 BC - Foundation of the Roman RepublicSee also Roman Republic (18th century) and Roman Republic (19th century). The Roman Republic traditionally lasted as a representative government of Rome and its territories from 510 BC until the establishment of the Roman Empire, typically placed at 44 BC
• 508 BC - Office of pontifex maximus created in Rome
• 507 BC - CleisthenesCleisthenes (also Clisthenes or Kleisthenes was the tyrant of Sicyon, who aided in the war against Cirra that destroyed that city in 595 BC. He organized a competition with his daughter Agarista as a prize; the two main competitors for her were the Alcmae, Greek reformer, took power and increased democracy
• 506 BC - Battle of Bai ju Forces of WuWu may refer to: Kingdom of Wu a state in southeastern China during the Three Kingdoms Period State of Wu a state in the Wu region during the Spring and Autumn Period Wu (linguistics a subdivision of spoken Chinese spoken in the Wu region wu (negative Zha under Sun TzuSun Tzu ( also commonly written in pinyin: Sun Z was the author of The Art of War an influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. It is a common misconception to think that his writings refered to TACTICS (Or Tacticity). He is also one of the ea, defeat the forces of Chusmall seal script, 220 BC) Chu , originally known as Jing and then Jingchu , was an independent state that existed during China's Spring and Autumn period and, subsequently, the Warring States period. At the height of its power, the Chu empire occupied va
• 505 BC - First pair of RomanSee also Roman Republic (18th century) and Roman Republic (19th century). The Roman Republic traditionally lasted as a representative government of Rome and its territories from 510 BC until the establishment of the Roman Empire, typically placed at 44 BC consulFor modern diplomatic consuls see Consulate general. Consul (abbrev. was the highest elected office of the Roman Republic and an appointive office under the Empire. Under the Republic, the minimum age of election to consul for patricians was 40 years of as elected
• 502 BC - December 4December 4 is the 338th day (339th on leap years) of the Gregorian calendar. There are 27 days remaining. Events 771 Austrasian King Carloman dies, leaving his brother Charlemagne king of the now complete Frank kingdom. 1110 First Crusade: The Crusaders c Solar eclipse darkens Egypt. (computed, no clear historical record of observation)
• 502 BC - The Latin League defeats the Etruscans under Lars Porsenna at Aricia .
• 502 BC - Naxos rebels against Persian domination sparking the Ionian Revolt.
• 501 BC - Cleisthenes reforms the democracy in Athens.
• 501 BC - Naxos is attacked by the Persian Empire.
• 501 BC - In response to threats by the Sabines, Rome creates the office of dictator.
• 501 BC - Confucius is appointed governor of Chung-tu .
• 501 BC - Gadir (present-day Cádiz) is captured by Carthage. (approximate date)

Significant People

• 502 BC - Death of Anaximenes of Miletus, philosopher

See also: List of state leaders in 500 BC