226 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 190s 200s 210s – 220s – 230s 240s 250s |
| Years: | 223 224 225 – 226 – 227 228 229 |
The year 226 was a regular year that began on a Sunday. It was counted using the Julian calendar, which was the main calendar used by the Romans. The number 226 in Roman numerals is written as CCXXVI.
Important Events of 226
Changes in Power in Asia
In the year 226, big changes happened in Asia, especially in China and Persia.
New Emperor in China
- On June 29, Cao Pi, who was the emperor of the Kingdom of Wei in China, passed away.
- After his death, his son, Cao Rui, became the new emperor. This was an important moment for the Kingdom of Wei.
The Rise of the Sassanid Empire
- In Persia, a powerful leader named King Ardashir I won a major battle. He defeated Artabanus IV, who was the ruler of the Parthian Empire.
- After his victory, Ardashir I was crowned "King of Kings." This special title showed that he was the most powerful ruler in the region.
- This event marked the beginning of the Sassanid Empire. This new empire would rule Persia for about 400 years.
- The defeat of Artabanus IV also meant the end of the Parthian Empire, which had been in power for a long time.
People Born in 226
- Wang Bi: He was a famous Chinese philosopher. Philosophers are people who think deeply about life and knowledge.
- Lu Kang: He was the son of a well-known person named Lu Xun.
People Who Died in 226
- Cao Pi: He was the Emperor of the Kingdom of Wei in China. He passed away on June 29.
- Shi Xie: He was a ruler in a place called Jiaozhi.
- Shi Hui: He was one of Shi Xie's sons.
- Shi Zhi: He was Shi Xie's oldest son.
- Artabanus IV: He was the last ruler of the Parthian Empire.
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