29 facts for kids
This page is about the year 29. For the actual number, see twenty-nine.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 0s BC 0s 10s – 20s – 30s 40s 50s |
| Years: | 26 27 28 – 29 – 30 31 32 |
The year 29 was an important time in the 1st century. It was a regular year that started on a Saturday, according to the Julian calendar used back then. People in the Roman Empire knew it as the "Year of the Consulship of Geminus and Geminus." A consul was a very important leader in Rome, like a top government official.
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What Happened in the Year 29?
Many interesting things happened in the year 29, especially in the Roman Empire.
Important Events in the Roman Empire
- The Romans took control of a city known today as Sofia. This city is now the capital of Bulgaria.
- Agrippina the Elder was a very important Roman woman. She was the mother of the future emperor Caligula. In 29 AD, she was sent away to an island called Pandataria. This happened because a powerful Roman official named Sejanus saw her as a threat.
- Agrippina's sons, except for Caligula, were also put in prison by Sejanus.
Religious Events
- Some historians believe that the religious leader Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist around this year. Baptism is a special religious ceremony.
- It is also thought that John the Baptist was killed by King Herod Antipas around this time.
Who Was Born and Who Died?
While we don't have records of famous births in the year 29, we do know about one very important death.
Important Deaths
- Livia died in 29 AD. She was a very powerful and influential woman in the Roman Empire. Livia was the wife of Caesar Augustus, who was the first Roman Emperor. She played a big role in Roman politics for many years.
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