53

The year 53 (LIII) was a common year beginning on a Monday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire, it was known as the Year of the Consulate of Silanus and Antoninus (or less frequently, year 806 Ab urbe condita). The designation 53 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini became the prevalent European method of naming years.

Events

• In Frigia (present-day Turkey) there is an earthquake that is rooted in the city of Apamea.
• The Roman Emperor Claudius removes Herod Agrippa II from Calcis' tetrarchy.
• Tenth June Silano Torcuato and Fifth Antonino Haterion exercise the consulate.
• Claudio assures a Senate decree that gives jurisdiction in financial cases of imperial prosecutors. This marks a significant strengthening of imperial power at the expense of the Senate.
• Nero married Claudia Octavia.
• Claudio appoints his nephew Nero as his successor, to the detriment of British, the son he had with his first wife, Mesalina.

Births

• September 18: Roman Emperor Trajan.