205 facts for kids
Millennium: | 1st millennium |
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Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
Decades: | 170s 180s 190s – 200s – 210s 220s 230s |
Years: | 202 203 204 – 205 – 206 207 208 |
The year 205 (written as CCV in Roman numerals) was a regular year that started on a Tuesday. It followed the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.
What Happened in 205?
Important Events in the Roman Empire
- Two brothers, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (also known as Caracalla) and Publius Septimius Geta Caesar, became Roman Consuls. A Consul was a very important leader in the Roman government.
- The famous Hadrian's Wall in Britain, which was built to protect the Roman Empire, was repaired.
- Gaius Fulvius Plautianus, who was a powerful official called a praetorian prefect and also the father-in-law of Caracalla, was killed.
- After Plautianus, Aemilius Papinianus became the new praetorian prefect. This was a very important job, like being a chief of staff for the emperor.
Events in Asia
- In Asia, a powerful leader named Cao Cao won a big battle called the Battle of Nanpi. He defeated and killed Yuan Tan, who was the oldest son of his rival, Yuan Shao.
Who Was Born in 205?
- Cao Rui, who later became the second emperor of the Kingdom of Wei (died in 239).
- Sima Wang, a general who served both the Wei kingdom and later the Jin Dynasty (died in 271).
- Shan Tao, a Chinese Taoist philosopher (died in 283).
- Plotinus, a famous philosopher (died in 270). His student Porphyry wrote about him.
- Xin Xianying, the daughter of Xin Pi (died in 284).
Who Passed Away in 205?
See also
In Spanish: 205 para niños
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