Jesus' Background By boltay Jan 1, 1925 Herod the Great is Born in Idumea Jan 1, 1937 Roman leader conquers palestine, and enters Jerusalem. Jan 1, 1960 Herod the great appointed "King of the Jews" Feb 22, 1960 Herod the Great apointed 'king of the jews' Feb 22, 1973 Octavian becomes first Roman leader to take the title Augustus, and the first Emperor of Rome. Feb 22, 1996 Herod the Great dies Feb 22, 2005 Christ born in Judea Feb 22, 2006 Jewish Zealot movement begins Feb 22, 2026 Jesus crucified Feb 22, 2070 Destruction of Jerusalem & Fall of the Temple