209 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 170s 180s 190s – 200s – 210s 220s 230s |
| Years: | 206 207 208 – 209 – 210 211 212 |
The year 209 was an important time in history, especially for the Roman Empire. It was a common year that started on a Sunday in the Julian calendar.
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Events Around the World
Roman Empire Updates
In 209 AD, a young man named Publius Septimius Geta received special titles from his father, Emperor Septimius Severus. These titles were Imperator and Augustus. An Imperator was a powerful military leader, and Augustus was a title given to Roman emperors, showing their high rank and power. This meant Geta was now officially a co-ruler with his father and brother.
Emperor Septimius Severus had big plans for the Roman Empire. He wanted to expand its territory north of what we now call Scotland. The Roman army marched far north, reaching an area near modern-day Aberdeen. However, the local people, known as the Scottish tribes, did not want the Romans there. They started a type of fighting called guerrilla warfare. This means they used surprise attacks and quick raids instead of large, open battles, making it very hard for the Roman army to control the land.
Asia's History
Far away in India, a new king began his rule in the year 209. This was Chandashri, who became the Satavahana king of the Andhra region. The Satavahana dynasty was a powerful kingdom in ancient India, known for its trade and culture.
Important People Born in 209
- Guan Lu (died in 256) was a skilled fortune-teller and scholar from ancient China.
- Sun Deng (died in 241) was the oldest son of Sun Quan, a famous warlord who founded the Kingdom of Wu in China.
- Xiahou Xuan (died in 254) was an important minister in the state of Cao Wei during China's Three Kingdoms period. He was the son of Xiahou Shang.
Important People Who Died in 209
- Chen Lan was a general who served under a warlord named Yuan Shu in China.
- Jin Xuan was a military officer during the late Eastern Han dynasty in China.
- Liu Qi was the son of Liu Biao, another powerful warlord in China.
- Saint Alban is believed to have died around this time. He is known as the first Christian martyr in Britain.
