418 facts for kids

The year 418 was a time of important changes in ancient Europe. It was a common year that started on a Tuesday in the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then. During this year, new leaders came to power, especially in the Roman Empire and the Christian Church.

Key Events in 418

A New King for the Visigoths

In 418, Theodoric I became the new king of the Visigoths. The Visigoths were a powerful Germanic people who had settled in parts of the Roman Empire. They were very important in the history of Europe during this time. Theodoric I would rule for many years and play a big role in the politics of the era.

A New Pope is Chosen

On December 28, 418, a new leader was chosen for the Catholic Church. Pope Boniface I became the 42nd Pope. He took over after Pope Zosimus, who had passed away just two days before, on December 26. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, and this was a very important position in the ancient world.

What is an Antipope?

Sometimes, when a new Pope was chosen, there were disagreements. In 418, a man named Eulalius was also chosen by some people to be the Pope in Rome. When two different people claim to be the Pope at the same time, the one who is not officially recognized by the Church is called an "antipope." This caused some confusion and conflict in the Church at the time.

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  Visigothic migrations (376–418)

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