Emperor Guangwu restores the Han
After Wang Mang's fall the Han capital moves to Luoyang
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Wang Mang was killed in 23 when rebels stormed Chang'an. Among the rival claimants Liu Xiu, a distant member of the Han house, prevailed: in 25 he proclaimed himself emperor, made Luoyang his capital and by 36 had reunited the country, opening the Eastern Han.
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Europe
- 9 Battle of the Teutoburg Forest — 16 years earlier
- 43 The Roman invasion of Britain — 18 years later
Middle East
- c. 33 Crucifixion of Jesus — 8 years later
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- Paul the Apostle (aged 20)
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