266 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 230s 240s 250s – 260s – 270s 280s 290s |
| Years: | 263 264 265 – 266 – 267 268 269 |
The year 266 AD was a time long ago, nearly 1,750 years in the past! It was a common year, meaning it had 365 days, and it started on a Monday according to the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used by the Romans. Many interesting things happened around the world during this year.
Key Events of 266 AD
The Roman Empire and Palmyra
During 266 AD, the Roman Empire was very large and powerful, but it also faced many challenges. Far to the east, there was a city called Palmyra, which was part of the Roman Empire but had its own strong leader, King Odaenathus.
King Odaenathus was a very skilled military leader. He led his armies to invade Persia, a large empire to the east of the Roman lands. His forces even managed to capture Ctesiphon, which was the capital city of Persia at the time. This was a huge victory! After his success, Odaenathus gave himself the special title "King of Kings," showing how powerful he had become in the eastern parts of the world.
Ancient Ireland
In ancient Ireland, around this time, the rule of a famous leader named Cormac mac Airt came to an end. He was known as a "High King," which meant he was a very important ruler over many smaller kingdoms in Ireland. The exact date his rule ended is not perfectly known, but it was around 266 AD.
Important People Born in 266 AD
- Wang Dun was born in 266 AD. He grew up to become a very important general in China. He served the Jin Dynasty, which was a powerful ruling family in China during that period. Wang Dun was known for his military skills and leadership.
