405

This article is about the year 405. For other uses, see 405 (number). For the car, see Peugeot 405.

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Events

By Place

Western Roman Empire

Emperor Honorius closes the Colosseum.
Stilicho orders the Sibylline Books burned.

Asia

First mention of the Khitan in Chinese chronicles. They wander along the boundaries of Kara-muren, and form part of the Donghu (Tong-hou) confederation.

By Topic

Arts and Sciences

Japanese court officially adopts the Chinese writing system (approximate date).
The Armenian alphabet is invented by Mesrob Mashdots.

Religion

Saint Jerome publishes the Vulgate Bible.
In Africa, Augustine admits that Donatism is a heresy.

Births

Ricimer, de facto ruler of the West Roman Empire
Salvian, Christian writer (approximate date)

Deaths

November 11 - Arsacius of Tarsus, intruding archbishop of Constantinople
Moses the Black, Egyptian monk
Theon of Alexandria, last director of the Library of Alexandria

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