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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 747. This year saw 1 significant event.

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747 Timeline

  1. BC Epoch (origin) of Ptolemy's Nabonassar Era

    Nabû-nāṣir was the king of Babylon from 747 to 734 BC. He deposed a foreign Chaldean usurper named Nabu-shuma-ishkun, bringing native rule back to Babylon after twenty-three years of Chaldean rule.

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What happened in 747?
In 747, there were 1 significant historical event. Notable events include BC Epoch (origin) of Ptolemy's Nabonassar Era.

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