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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 480. This year saw 2 significant events.

5th Century480s

480 Timeline

  1. BC Battle of Salamis: The Greek fleet under Themistocles defeats the Persian fleet under Xerxes I

    Xerxes I (commonly known as Xerxes the Great; c. 518 BC – 465 BC) was a Persian ruler who reigned as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 486 BC until his assassination in...

  2. BC Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - Persian naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought off north co

    BC Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - Persian naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought off north coast of Euboea

Events

BC Battle of Salamis: The Greek fleet under Themistocles defeats the Persian fleet under Xerxes I

Xerxes I (commonly known as Xerxes the Great; c. 518 BC – 465 BC) was a Persian ruler who reigned as the fourth King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 486 BC until his assassination in...

BC Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - Persian naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought off north co

BC Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - Persian naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought off north coast of Euboea

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 480?
In 480, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include BC Battle of Salamis: The Greek fleet under Themistocles defeats the Persian fleet under Xerxes I, BC Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Artemisium - Persian naval victory over the Greeks in an engagement fought off north co.

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