130s

The 130s was a decade that ran from January 1, 130, to December 31, 139.

The Roman Empire was under the rule of Emperor Hadrian, and after 138, Antoninus Pius. During the middle of the decade, Jewish leader Simon bar Kokhba led a large-scale armed rebellion against the Romans in Judea, known as the Bar Kokhba revolt. This was the last of the major Jewish–Roman wars. However, the revolt was quelled in 135 by the Romans and the rebels' Jewish state was destroyed. The Romans retook Jerusalem and named it Aelia Capitolina. The Romans also fought wars with the Alani and the Suebi tribes.

In 135, two major political changes occurred in Han China. Eunuch-marquesses began to be allowed to pass their marches to their adopted sons, and Liang Shang became the commander of the armed forces and effectively the most powerful individual in the imperial government. Neither of these developments appeared at the time to be major, but had great implications. The former demonstrated that the power of the eunuchs was becoming systemic, and the latter led to the start of the Liangs controlling the imperial government for several administrations. From 136 to 138, there were a number of native rebellions in various parts of southern China Jiaozhi. While these were generally put down with relative ease (in particular, the rebels generally surrendered willingly if the corrupt officials they were protesting against were replaced by Emperor Shun), these would foreshadow the much more serious rebellions that would come in the next few decades.

In Syria, the Temple of Baalshamin was built in Palmyra, which became rich after the city introduced tax laws for trade.

For science, Chinese astronomer and inventor Zhang Heng was also active during this period, inventing and presenting the first seismoscope in 132.

Events

130 By place

Roman Empire

A law is passed in Rome banning the execution of slaves without a trial.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus is completed at Athens.
Emperor Hadrian visits the cities Petra and Gerasa (Jerash).
A Triumphal Arch for Hadrian is built in Gerasa.
Construction begins on Canopus, Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy.

Asia

Huviska becomes king of the Kushan Empire in India.
The Scythian king Rudradaman I reconquers the lands annexed by Gautamiputra from the Andhra.

By topic

Arts and sciences

Claudius Ptolemaeus tabulates angles of refraction for several media.
The Antinous Mondragone is sculpted.
c. 130–138 – Hadrian Hunting Boar and Sacrificing to Apollo, sculptural reliefs on the Arch of Constantine, Rome, are made.
c. 130–138 – Antinous, from Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli, Italy, is made. It is now kept at Museo Gregoriano Egizio, Rome.

131 By place

Roman Empire

Emperor Hadrian builds the city Aelia Capitolina, on the location of Jerusalem.
The Praetor's Edict is definitively codified by Salvius Julianus, on Hadrian's orders. This change means that senatorial decrees become a mere confirmation of the imperial speech (oratio principis) which initiated them.
Reorganization of the Imperial Council: Central administration is reinforced, and administrative positions are entrusted to knights, according to a very strict hierarchy. Under the reorganization, the Roman Senate is excluded from controlling the business of state.^{[citation needed]}
Hadrian restores the monarchist policy of Claudius and Domitian. The equestrian order is given full legal status, and attains the second order of the state.
Italy is divided into legal districts managed by consuls, a direct blow to the power and prestige of the Senate.

By topic

Religion

The Edict of Hadrian prohibits the practice of circumcision. Additionally, Hadrian prohibits public reading of the Torah under penalty of death, as well as observance of festivals and the Sabbath, the teaching of Judaic Law, and the ordination of rabbis.
The Temple of Baalshamin is built in Palmyra.

132 By place

Roman Empire

The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Athens) is completed, using Cossutius' design.
Bar Kokhba revolt: The messianic, charismatic Jewish leader Simon bar Kokhba starts a war of liberation for Judea against the Romans, which is eventually crushed (in 135) by Emperor Hadrian; Rabbi Akiva is supportive of the rebellion.
Legio X Fretensis must evacuate Jerusalem, returning to Caesarea. The Jews enter the city, and re-establish their system of sacrifices. They strike coins to celebrate their independence, which will last for only 30 months. Legio XXII Deiotariana, which advanced from Egypt, is completely destroyed.
Merchants in Britain build structures outside the forts of Hadrian's Wall, and offer goods and services (including brothels) to Roman soldiers, who receive salaries in a region that otherwise has virtually no ready money.
Construction begins on the Mausoleum of Hadrian in Rome (known today as Castel Sant'Angelo).

Asia

Change of era name from Yongjian (7th year) to Yangjia of the Chinese Han dynasty.

By topic

Art and Science

Chinese scientist Zhang Heng invents the first seismometer for determining the exact cardinal direction of earthquakes hundreds of miles away; the device employs a series of complex gears around a central swinging pendulum.

133 By place

Roman Empire

Bar Kokhba revolt: Sextus Julius Severus, Roman governor of Britain, is sent to Judea (in 136 renamed Syria Palaestina) to quell the revolt. Jewish rebels, led by Simon bar Kokhba and Eleazar, cut off the vital supply lines and Roman garrisons in Palestine. Despite Roman reinforcements from Syria and Egypt, they establish an independent state in Judea.^{[citation needed]}

134 By place

Roman Empire

A law improving the lot of free workers is passed in Rome.
Arrianus, Roman governor of Cappadocia, repulses an attack of the Alani, a nomadic tribe from southeastern Russia.
Summer – Sextus Julius Severus, Roman governor of Judea, begins a campaign against the Jewish rebel strongholds in the mountains.
The Romans retake Jerusalem. The largely-destroyed city is renamed Aelia Capitolina.

Asia

Ilseong becomes ruler of the Korean kingdom of Silla.

By topic

Architecture

Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli, Italy, is completed.

135 By place

Roman Empire

A Jewish diaspora begins, as Emperor Hadrian bars Jews from Jerusalem, and has survivors of the massacre dispersed across the Roman Empire. Many join Mediterranean ports.^{[citation needed]}
Jerusalem is renamed Colonia Aelia Capitolina, in honor of Hadrian. Legio VI Ferrata rebuilds the legionary fortress in the city, and constructs a Roman temple at Golgotha.^{[citation needed]}
An altar to Jupiter is erected, on the site of the Temple in Jerusalem.^{[citation needed]}
Canopus, Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy, is finished.^{[citation needed]}
Alans threaten Cappadocia; they are repulsed by Arrian.

Asia

Last (4th) year of Yangjia era of the Chinese Han Dynasty.

By topic

Religion

Marcus (or Mahalia) becomes bishop of Jerusalem (d. 156)

136 By place

Roman Empire

The war against the Suebi begins.
Following the Bar Kokhba revolt, Emperor Hadrian expels the Jews from Judea, and receives a triumphal arch near Scythopolis. The Roman province of Iudaea (plus Galilee) becomes Syria Palaestina (the name Palestine as a designation for this land has been used since at least the 5th century BC (mentioned by Herodotus)).
Hadrian dictates his memoirs at his villa near Tivoli (Tibur) outside Rome.
Hadrian uncovers a new conspiracy among certain senators. He adopts Lucius Aelius as his heir.

Asia

First year of Yonghe era of the Chinese Han dynasty.

By topic

Religion

Pope Hyginus succeeds Pope Telesphorus as the ninth pope of Rome according to tradition.
Change of Bishop of Byzantium from Bishop Eleutherius to Bishop Felix.

137 By place

Roman Empire

Tax laws are passed for trade in Palmyra. The caravan city grows rich by importing rare products from the Persian Gulf, and by exporting items manufactured by the Mediterranean world to the East.

Asia

In Jiaozhi (present-day northern Vietnam) during the Second Era of Northern Domination, a rebellion of the Cham people broke out and lasted for one year, until the peace agreement was made between the Han dynasty governors and the rebels in 138.

138 By place

Roman Empire

February 25 – Emperor Hadrian makes Antoninus Pius his successor, on condition that he adopt Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus.
July 10 – Hadrian dies after a heart failure at Baiae, and is buried at Rome in the Gardens of Domitia beside his wife, Vibia Sabina.
Antoninus Pius succeeds Hadrian as Roman Emperor, and asks the Senate to confer divine honors for Hadrian.
Construction begins on the Theater of Philadelphia (Amman).
Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy, is finished.

Asia

In Jiaozhi (present-day northern Vietnam), during the Second Era of Northern Domination, a peace agreement was made between the Han governor and the Cham rebels following their uprising in 137. Historical records do not clarify the terms of the agreement.

By topic

Commerce

The silver content of the Roman denarius falls to 75 percent under Emperor Antoninus Pius, down from 87 percent under Hadrian.

139 By place

Roman Empire

The Tomb of Hadrian in Rome is completed; Emperor Antoninus Pius cremates the body of Hadrian, and places his ashes, together with that of his wife Vibia Sabina and his adopted son, Lucius Aelius, in the mausoleum.
Marcus Aurelius is named Caesar. He marries the 9-year-old Faustina the Younger, daughter of Antoninus Pius.
Antoninus Pius and Gaius Bruttius Praesens become Roman Consuls.

Significant people

Hadrian, Roman Emperor

Births

130

December 15 – Lucius Verus, Roman emperor (d. 169)
Avidius Cassius, Roman general and usurper (d. 175)
Faustina the Younger, Roman empress
Irenaeus, Greek bishop and saint (d. 202)

132

Cai Yong, Chinese calligrapher and musician (d. 192)
Han Huandi, emperor of the Han dynasty (d. 168)
Tao Qian, Chinese official and warlord (d. 194)

133

January 30 – Didius Julianus, Roman emperor (according to Cassius Dio) (d. 193)
Athenagoras of Athens, Greek Christian apologist (d. 190)^{[citation needed]}

134

Dong Zhuo, Chinese general and warlord (d. 192)
Marcus Macrinius Avitus Catonius Vindex, Roman politician (d. 176)

135

Judah ha-Nasi, Talmudic scholar (according to Jewish tradition, he was born the same day Rabbi Akiva died a martyr's death) (d. 217)
Sanabares, Indo-Parthian king (d. 160)

137

Didius Julianus, Roman emperor (according to Historia Augusta) (d. 193)
Shi Xie, Chinese official, ruler of Jiaozhi (d. 226)
Wang Yun, Chinese official, politician (d. 192)

138

Han Zhidi, Chinese emperor of the Han dynasty (d. 146)
Marcus Ummidius Quadratus, Roman politician (d. 182)

Deaths

130

October 30 – Antinous, lover of Hadrian (b. 111)
Carpocrates, religious philosopher
Juvenal, Roman poet and satirist
Marinus of Tyre, Greek cartographer
Publius Juventius Celsus, Roman jurist (b. AD 67)
Emperor Keikō of Japan, according to legend.

131

Joshua ben Hananiah, leading Jewish tanna

132

Juvenal of Benevento, Roman Christian and saint
Sun Cheng, Chinese eunuch and politician

133

Cyriacus, bishop of Jerusalem (approximate date)

134

Jima of Silla (or Jima Isageum), Korean ruler of Silla

135

Epictetus, Greek Stoic philosopher (b. AD 50)
Rabbi Akiva, Jewish scholar and sage (b. AD 50)^{[citation needed]}
Rabbi Ishmael, Jewish scholar and lawmaker^{[citation needed]}
Simon bar Kokhba, Jewish military leader

136

May 24 – Judah ben Dama, one of the Ten Martyrs
Gajabahu I, king of Raja Rata (modern Sri Lanka)
Lucius Julius Servianus, Roman politician (b. AD 45)

137

Telesphorus of Rome

138

January 1 – Lucius Aelius Caesar, Roman politician and adopted son of Hadrian (b. 101)
July 10 – Hadrian, Roman emperor died at Baie (b. AD 76)
Zenobius, Greek sophist and writer (b. 117)

139

Zhang Heng, Chinese astronomer and statesman (b. AD 78)

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[1] Javier Teixidor (2015). The Pagan God: Popular Religion in the Greco-Roman Near East. Princeton University Press. p. 132. ISBN 978-1400871391.

[2] "Bar Khabha Revolt". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved November 16, 2022.

[met-3] 1 2 "List of Rulers of Korea". metmuseum.org. Retrieved April 18, 2019.

[4] Hastings, James (2004). A Dictionary of Christ and the Gospels: Volume I. p. 118.

[5] "Eleutherius". Official website of the Ecumenic Patriarchate of Constantinople. Retrieved August 1, 2022.

[6] Asakura, Hironori (2003). World history of the customs and tariffs. World Customs Organization. p. 90. ISBN 978-2-87492-021-9.

[7] Ngô Sĩ Liên (1993), Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư, page 23, Volume III, Peripheral records, "Kỷ Thuộc Đông Hán".

[8] Ngô Sĩ Liên (1993), Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư, page 23, Volume III, Peripheral records, "Kỷ Thuộc Đông Hán".

[9] Claridge, Amanda (2010). Rome: An Oxford Archaeological Guide. Oxford University Press. p. 411. ISBN 9780199546831.

[Potter_2009-10] Potter, D. (2009). Emperors of Rome: the story of imperial Rome from Julius Caesar to the last emperor. Quercus. p. 91. Retrieved August 28, 2018. ... So began the joint reign of Marcus Aurelius (ad 121-180) and Lucius Verus (ad 130-169), an event unparalleled in ...

[11] Higham, Charles (2014). Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations. Infobase Publishing. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-4381-0996-1.

[12] Cassius Dio, lxxiv, 17.5: "He had lived sixty years, four months, and the same number of days, out of which he had reigned sixty-six days." Dio's calculations can also give January 28 and June 1 by using inclusive counting.

[13] Schechter, Solomon; Bacher, Wilhelm. "Judah I". Jewish Encyclopedia.

[14] Nhất Hạnh, Thích (2001). Master Tang Hôi: first Zen teacher in Vietnam and China. Parallax Press. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-888375-13-8.

[15] Hardy, Grant (1999). Worlds of bronze and bamboo: Sima Qian's conquest of history. Columbia University Press. p. 193. ISBN 978-0-231-11304-5.

[16] Higham, Charles (2014). Encyclopedia of Ancient Asian Civilizations. Infobase Publishing. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-4381-0996-1.

[17] "Antinous". rct.uk. Retrieved March 29, 2019.

[18] "St. Judas Cyriacus". Catholic.org.

[19] "Simeon Bar Kokhba". Encyclopedia.com.

[20] Milward, R. S. (1997). Apostles and Martyrs. Gracewing Publishing. p. 67. ISBN 978-0-85244-390-3.

[leglay-21] LeGlay, Marcel; Voisin, Jean-Louis; Le Bohec, Yann (2001). A History of Rome (Second ed.). Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell. p. 284. ISBN 0-631-21858-0.

[22] "Zhang Heng - Chinese mathematician, astronomer, and geographer". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved June 11, 2018.