25 facts for kids

The year 25 was a time in the 1st century. It was a common year, meaning it didn't have an extra day like a leap year, and it started on a Monday in the Julian calendar. During this period, people in the Roman Empire knew it as the "Year of the Consulship of Lentulus and Agrippa."

Important Events in the Year 25

Roman Empire Happenings

• Tiberius, who was the Roman Emperor, helped solve a disagreement between two cities: Messenia and Sparta. They were arguing over a piece of land called the Ager Dentheliales, located near Mount Taygetus. Emperor Tiberius decided that the land should belong to Messenia.
• A powerful Roman official named Aelius Sejanus tried to marry the widow of Drusus Julius Caesar. Drusus was the son of Emperor Tiberius, so this was a very important marriage attempt.
• Two new consuls took office in Rome: Cossus Cornelius Lentulus and Marcus Asinius Agrippa. Consuls were like the highest elected officials in the Roman Republic and early Empire.
• A Roman writer named Pomponius Mela helped to officially describe the climatic zone system. This system divides the Earth into different climate areas based on temperature.

Changes in Asia

• The Han dynasty returned to power in China. This was a big moment in Chinese history. A leader named Liu Xiu declared himself the new Emperor.
• The city of Luoyang became the new capital city for this restored Han dynasty. This period is often called the Houhan or Eastern Han Dynasty, and it lasted from 25 CE until 220 CE.

New Beginnings: Births

• A German chieftain named Gaius Julius Civilis was born this year. He would later become known for leading a rebellion against the Roman Empire.

Endings: Deaths

• Aulus Cremutius Cordus, a Roman historian, passed away. He was known for writing about Roman history.