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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 522. This year saw 1 significant event.

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  1. BC Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta, securing his position as king of the Persian Empire

    Darius I (Old Persian: 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 Dārayavaʰuš; c. 550 – 486 BCE), commonly known as Darius the Great, was the third King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire, reigning from 522 BCE until his death...

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In 522, there were 1 significant historical event. Notable events include BC Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta, securing his position as king of the Persian Empire.

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