432

432 (CDXXXII) was a leap year beginning on Friday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire, the year was named the year of the consulate of Aetius and Valerius, or less commonly, as 1185 Ab urbe condita, acquiring its name as 432 at the beginning of the Middle Ages, when the anno Domini was established.

Events

• July 31: Sixtus III is elected Pope.
• King Rugila joins the Huns.
• Saint Patrick arrives in Ireland.

Deaths

• July 27: Celestino I, Pope.