341 BC

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Year of the Metal Dragon庚辰(at the beginning of earth - hare己卯)

Events

Politics and World Affairs

Eastern Mediterranean

• During his campaign in Thrace pushes Philip II of Macedon until after Odesos (now Varna ) on the Black Sea coast before.
• The Athenians win the previously conquered by the Macedonians Eretria in Euboea back. The tyrant of Eretria, Kleitarchos is sold by the Athenian generals Phocion.

• Last of the traditional speeches of Demosthenes against Philip II ( Philippika ).

Western Mediterranean

• The First Samnitenkrieg closing: Capua Roman remains, the allies of the Samnites Sidiciner.

Nubia

• April: The last year fled to Nubia former Egyptian ruler Nectanebo II was the last time mentioned.

Born

• By 341 BC: Epicurus, Greek philosopher ( † ca 270 BC)