297 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 4th century BC – 3rd century BC – 2nd century BC |
| Decades: | 320s BC 310s BC 300s BC – 290s BC – 280s BC 270s BC 260s BC |
| Years: | 300 BC 299 BC 298 BC – 297 BC – 296 BC 295 BC 294 BC |
| 297 BC by topic | |
| Politics | |
| State leaders – Sovereign states | |
| Birth and death categories | |
| Births – Deaths | |
| Establishments and disestablishments categories | |
| Establishments – Disestablishments | |
| Gregorian calendar | 297 BC CCXCVI BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 457 |
| Ancient Egypt era | XXXIII dynasty, 27 |
| - Pharaoh | Ptolemy I Soter, 27 |
| Ancient Greek era | 120th Olympiad, year 4 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4454 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −889 |
| Berber calendar | 654 |
| Buddhist calendar | 248 |
| Burmese calendar | −934 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5212–5213 |
| Chinese calendar | 癸亥年 (Water Pig) 2400 or 2340 — to — 甲子年 (Wood Rat) 2401 or 2341 |
| Coptic calendar | −580 – −579 |
| Discordian calendar | 870 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −304 – −303 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3464–3465 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | −240 – −239 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 2804–2805 |
| Holocene calendar | 9704 |
| Iranian calendar | 918 BP – 917 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 946 BH – 945 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | N/A |
| Korean calendar | 2037 |
| Minguo calendar | 2208 before ROC 民前2208年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1764 |
| Seleucid era | 15/16 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 246–247 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴水猪年 (female Water-Pig) −170 or −551 or −1323 — to — 阳木鼠年 (male Wood-Rat) −169 or −550 or −1322 |
The year 297 BC was a time of important changes in the ancient world. It was part of the early Roman calendar system. During this year, powerful leaders and kingdoms across Europe and Asia saw significant events unfold.
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Key Events of 297 BC
Roman Republic's Actions
A Roman Leader's Success
In 297 BC, a famous Roman leader named Fabius Maximus Rullianus became a consul for the fourth time. A consul was like a top elected official in the Roman Republic. He led the Roman army and helped govern the state.
Fabius Maximus Rullianus was a skilled general. He led his forces to victory against the Samnites, a group of people who lived in central Italy. This important battle happened near a place called Tifernum.
Changes in Ancient Greece
Macedonia's New Kings
The ancient kingdom of Macedon faced big changes in 297 BC. Its king, Cassander, sadly passed away due to an illness. After his death, his oldest son, Philip IV, became the new king.
However, Philip IV's reign was very short. He also became ill and died soon after taking the throne. This left his two younger brothers, Antipater and Alexander V, to rule Macedonia together.
Demetrius Returns to Greece
Meanwhile, a powerful general named Demetrius Poliorcetes returned to Greece. He hoped to take control of Macedonia. While Demetrius was busy in Greece, another strong leader named Lysimachus took over Demetrius's lands in Asia Minor.
Pyrrhus Regains His Kingdom
During this time, Ptolemy, the ruler of Egypt, decided to help Pyrrhus of Epirus. Pyrrhus was a king from the region of Epirus, located in what is now modern-day Albania and Greece. Ptolemy helped Pyrrhus get his kingdom back.
At first, Pyrrhus ruled Epirus with a relative named Neoptolemus II of Epirus. But later, Pyrrhus had Neoptolemus II removed from power.
India's Leadership Change
Chandragupta Maurya's Journey
In ancient India, Chandragupta Maurya, who was the founder of the powerful Maurya Empire, made a significant decision. He traveled to a place called Sravana Belagola, near the city of Mysore. There, he chose to live according to the beliefs of Jains. Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that focuses on non-violence and self-control.
Bindusara Becomes King
After Chandragupta Maurya's journey, his son, Bindusara, took over the throne. Bindusara became the new ruler of the Maurya Empire from the capital city of Pataliputra.
Notable Deaths
See also
In Spanish: 297 a. C. para niños
