294 facts for kids

The year 294 was a long time ago, in the days of the Roman Empire. It was a common year, which means it wasn't a leap year, and it started on a Monday according to the Julian calendar. In Roman numerals, this year was written as CCXCIV.

Important Events of 294

In the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was a very large and powerful empire during this time. It was ruled by several emperors and junior emperors.

• A powerful Roman leader named Galerius was a "Caesar." A Caesar was like a junior emperor, often chosen to help rule and eventually become the main emperor. Galerius was in charge of the Balkans, a region in Southeast Europe. He spent this year fighting against several groups of people, including the Goths, Marcomanni, Sarmatians, and Carpi. These groups often tried to raid or move into Roman lands.

• Another important Roman leader, Emperor Diocletian, traveled to Egypt. He was joined by a young man who would later become a very famous emperor, Constantine I the Great. In Egypt, Emperor Diocletian surrounded the city of Alexandria with his army. This is called a "siege." He was there to defeat a person named Achilleus, who had claimed to be an emperor in Egypt. Diocletian successfully removed Achilleus from power.

In Asia

• In Asia, a group of people called the Tuoba clan had a new leader. Tuoba Luguan became the chieftain, or main leader, of the clan. He took over from his nephew, Tuoba Fu.

People Born in 294

• Sima Bao: He was a prince of the Jin Dynasty in China. He later passed away in the year 320.

People Who Passed Away in 294

• Tuoba Fu: He was the chieftain of the Chinese Tuoba clan before his uncle, Tuoba Luguan, took over.