330 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	1st millennium
Centuries:	3rd century – 4th century – 5th century
Decades:	300s 310s 320s – 330s – 340s 350s 360s
Years:	327 328 329 – 330 – 331 332 333

Constantinople from the sky

The year 330 was a common year that started on a Thursday. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago. Many important things happened around the world during this year.

What Happened in 330 AD?

Big Changes in the Roman Empire

May 11 – A very important event happened! Emperor Constantine the Great officially made a new city the capital of the Roman Empire. This city was called Constantinople, or Nova Roma (which means "New Rome"). Today, we know it as Istanbul in Turkey.
Constantine spent four years building this amazing city. He chose the spot because it was perfect! It was a seaport, making it easy to travel by ship. It also had good access to places like Anatolia and the Danube River.
Around this time, a group of people called the Goths caused trouble. They badly damaged a city called Tanais, which was located near the Don River delta.

Events in Africa

In Africa, Ezana, who was the king of Axum, made his kingdom much bigger. He won battles against a group called the Nobates. He also completely destroyed the kingdom of Meroë, which was a powerful ancient kingdom.

Important Religious Events

Frumentius became the very first bishop of Ethiopia. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Christian church. This happened around this time.
Eustathius, who was a leader in the church in Antioch, was sent away to a place called Trajanopolis.
The Bible was translated into the Gothic language by a person named Wulfila. This was a big deal because it meant more people could read the Bible in their own language.
Many pagan temples, which were places of worship for older religions, started to be left alone. Some were destroyed, and others just fell apart. However, some were changed and became Christian churches.

Famous People Born in 330 AD

Basil the Great was born. He later became an important bishop in a city called Caesarea Mazaca. (He died in 379).
Macrina the Younger was born. She became a Christian nun and is considered a saint. (She died in 379).
Moses the Black was born. He became a Christian monk and priest. (He died in 405).
Victricius was born. He became a missionary and a bishop of Rouen. This happened around this time.