205 facts for kids

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?

• Guo Tu, an important advisor to Yuan Shao.
• Yuan Tan, the oldest son of Yuan Shao.

Images for kids

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  A robot, representing technology and the future.