336 facts for kids

The year 336 was a special year that started on a Thursday. It was a leap year, which means it had an extra day in February, just like some years do today.

What Happened in 336?

Roman Empire News

• In the year 336, Emperor Constantine I worked to get back control of a land called Dacia for the Roman Empire. Dacia is a region that is now part of modern-day Romania.
• Also, the city of Palmyra (which is in modern-day Syria) started using the first known customs tariff. A tariff is like a special tax on goods that are brought into or sent out of a country.

Religion News

• On January 18, Pope Mark became the 34th leader of the Catholic Church. He took over after Pope Sylvester I.
• Pope Mark began building a large church in Rome called the basilica of San Marco. This church was dedicated to Saint Mark.
• Arius, a priest from Alexandria, sadly collapsed and died in the street in Constantinople around this time.
• Pope Mark died in Rome after leading the church for about 11 months. It took some time to find his replacement.

People Born in 336

• Murong De: He later became an emperor of a state called Southern Yan, which was part of the Xianbei people. (He died in 405).

Important People Who Died in 336

for more information, see Category:336 deaths.

• Arius: He was a priest who started a religious belief system known as Arianism.
• October 7 – Pope Mark: He was the leader of the Catholic Church.
• Rhescuporis V: He was a king of a place called Bosporus.