272 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
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| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 240s 250s 260s – 270s – 280s 290s 300s |
| Years: | 269 270 271 – 272 – 273 274 275 |
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The year 272 AD was a time of big changes, especially for the Roman Empire. It was a period when the empire was trying to get back on its feet after many years of trouble. A powerful Roman emperor named Aurelian was working hard to reunite the different parts of the empire.
The Roman Empire in 272 AD
In 272 AD, the Roman Empire was facing many challenges. It had been split into several pieces, with different leaders controlling different areas. Emperor Aurelian, who was a very strong military leader, had a big goal: to bring all these parts back together under Roman rule.
Emperor Aurelian's Campaigns
Emperor Aurelian was known for his military skills. He had already won many battles to secure the Roman borders. In 272 AD, his main focus was on the eastern part of the empire, which had broken away to form the Palmyrene Empire.
The Palmyrene Empire and Queen Zenobia
The Palmyrene Empire was a powerful kingdom in the East, led by a remarkable queen named Zenobia. She was very intelligent and brave, and she had expanded her empire to include parts of Egypt and other Roman territories. Queen Zenobia wanted her empire to be independent from Rome.
The Battle of Emesa
Emperor Aurelian marched his armies east to confront Queen Zenobia. A major battle took place near a city called Emesa (modern-day Homs, Syria). Aurelian's Roman legions fought bravely against Zenobia's forces. The Romans won this important battle, which weakened the Palmyrene Empire significantly.
The Siege of Palmyra
After the Battle of Emesa, Aurelian moved on to the capital city of the Palmyrene Empire, Palmyra. He laid siege to the city, meaning his army surrounded it to cut off supplies and force its surrender. Eventually, Palmyra fell to the Romans. Queen Zenobia tried to escape, but she was captured by Aurelian's soldiers. This victory helped Aurelian bring the eastern Roman territories back under Roman control.
Important People and Events
- Saint Denis, a Christian bishop in Paris, was martyred around this time. He is known as the Patron Saint of France. He was an important figure in the early Christian church in Gaul (modern-day France).
Images for kids
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King Hormizd I of Persia
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