21

21 is a year in the 1st century. It was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Caesar.

 Events 
 Revolt of the Aedui under Julius Florus and Julius Sacrovir, suppressed by Gaius Silius.
 Tiberius is a Roman Consul for the fourth time.
 Beginning of the revolt in Africa led by Tacfarinas.
 The Romans create a buffer state in the territory of the Quadi in southern Slovakia.
 Construction of a barracks for the Praetorian Guard on the Quirinal. 
 Pens and metal writing tools are made in Rome.

 Deaths 
 Publius Sulpicius Quirinius, Roman governor of Syria
 Marcus Valerius Messalla Barbatus, Roman Consul (or 20)
 Arminius, Germanic leader who slaughtered three Roman legions at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest.
 Empress Wang
 King Daeso of Dongbuyeo

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