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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 196. This year saw 1 significant event.

2nd Century190s

196 Timeline

  1. BC Ptolemy V, aged 13, is crowned King of Ptolemaic Egypt at Memphis by the High Priest of Ptah; the Rosetta Stone is in

    BC Ptolemy V, aged 13, is crowned King of Ptolemaic Egypt at Memphis by the High Priest of Ptah; the Rosetta Stone is inscribed afterward to proclaim this event

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What happened in 196?
In 196, there were 1 significant historical event. Notable events include BC Ptolemy V, aged 13, is crowned King of Ptolemaic Egypt at Memphis by the High Priest of Ptah; the Rosetta Stone is in.

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