Who Was Alive

Famous people born in the 9th century BC

4 people we track were born in the 9th century BC. The best known are on the timeline.

  1. Jehu, 876–814 BC
  2. Jehoram of Israel, 870–841 BC
  3. Ahaziah of Israel, 870–851 BC
  4. Amos, 814–740 BC

Drag across the timeline, or use the arrow keys, to see who was alive in any year and the age each person reached that year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.
  1. Amos 814–740 BC
  2. Jehu 876–814 BC
  3. Ahaziah of Israel 870–851 BC
  4. Jehoram of Israel 870–841 BC