26

26 (XXVI) was a common year beginning on a Tuesday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date. In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulate of Lentulus and Sabinus (or less frequently, year 779 Ab urbe condita). The designation 26 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the A.D. era became the prevalent European method of naming years.

Events

• Pontius Pilate is sent to Judea.
• Tiberius retires to Capri, leaving the government in the hands of Sejano, prefect of the pretorian guard.

Births

• Nerva, Roman emperor.