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That's English-specific (the March 25th thingy), and only started at around 1155 (the reason being that March 25 is the approximate day of spring equinox). It
by zinekeller 3y ago
That's English-specific (the March 25th thingy), and only started at around 1155 (the reason being that March 25 is the approximate day of spring equinox).
It is true that the Romans did have March (name from Mars the Romam deity) as the start of the year (July would have been Quintillius (fifth month) for example).