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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 439. This year saw 1 significant event.

5th Century430s

439 Timeline

  1. The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take the city of Carthage in North Africa

    The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire.

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What happened in 439?
In 439, there were 1 significant historical event. Notable events include The Vandals, led by King Gaiseric, take the city of Carthage in North Africa.

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