-712 ⟶ Numa Pompilius Establishes the Pontifex Maximus

Numa Pompilius creates the office of Pontifex Maximus.
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81

👑 Numa Pompilius Becomes King of Rome

Start of the reign of Roman King Numa Pompilius.⟶
Numa Pompilius Becomes King of Rome (-715)
Roman KingdomMonarchyEarly RomeNuma PompiliusAncient rome
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🗓️ Numa Pompilius Alters the Roman Calendar

Numa Pompilius reforms the Roman calendar.⟶
Numa Pompilius Alters the Roman Calendar (-713)
Ancient romeCalendarNuma PompiliusRoman KingdomTimekeepingSocietyReligion
ItalyItaly

🙏 Numa Pompilius Establishes the Pontifex Maximus

Numa Pompilius creates the office of Pontifex Maximus.⟶
Numa Pompilius Establishes the Pontifex Maximus (-712)
Ancient romeRoman KingdomReligionReligious InstitutionsPriesthoodNuma PompiliusPontifex Maximus
ItalyItaly

🏛️ Creation of the Office of Pontifex Maximus

Office of pontifex maximus created in Rome.⟶
Creation of the Office of Pontifex Maximus (-508)
Ancient romeReligionPriesthoodReligious AuthorityPontifex MaximusState Religion
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🙏 Pliny the Younger Becomes Flamen Divi Augusti

Pliny the Younger is flamen Divi Augusti (priest in the cult of the Emperor).⟶
Pliny the Younger Becomes Flamen Divi Augusti (81)
Roman EmpireAncient romeReligionCultPriesthoodPliny the YoungerImperial Cult
ItalyItaly