422 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 4th century – 5th century – 6th century |
| Decades: | 390s 400s 410s – 420s – 430s 440s 450s |
| Years: | 419 420 421 – 422 – 423 424 425 |
Emperor Wu Di (420–422)
The year 422 (written as CDXXII in Roman numerals) was a common year that started on a Sunday in the Julian calendar. It was a time when big changes happened in the Roman Empire, Europe, and Asia.
What Happened in 422?
The Roman Empire's Year
- The war between the Roman Empire and the Sassanid Empire (Persia) ended. Emperor Theodosius II signed a 100-year peace treaty with Persia after two years of fighting. Both empires agreed to allow people to practice their own religion freely.
- On March 3, Emperor Theodosius II made a new law about getting supplies ready during times of peace. He also paid the Huns 350 pounds of gold every year to keep the peace. This was like a payment to stop them from attacking.
- A large statue of Theodosius II was put up in a place called Hebdomon. Writings on its base said he was "victorious everywhere and forever."
- The famous Colosseum in Rome got cracks in its walls because of an earthquake.
Europe's Events
- The Roman army marched into Gaul (which is now France). They captured and executed the Frankish king, Theudemeres, along with his family.
Asia's Events
- In China, Shao Di, who was 16 years old, became the new emperor of the Liu Song Dynasty. He took over after his father, Wu Di, passed away.
Art and Religion
- Petrus, a bishop from Illyria, began building the Church of Santa Sabina. This was around this time.
- On September 4, Pope Boniface I died after being pope for four years. His time as pope was interrupted for a few weeks by another person who claimed to be pope, Eulalius. After Boniface I, Celestine I became the 43rd pope.
People Born in 422
- Casper, a ruler of the ancient Maya city of Palenque.
- Genevieve, who later became a patron saint.
- Licinia Eudoxia, a Roman empress.
People Who Died in 422
- Abraham of Cyrrhus, a Syrian hermit (someone who lives alone for religious reasons) and bishop.
- Fa-Hien, a Chinese Buddhist monk and traveler.
- September 4 – Pope Boniface I.
- Theudemeres, the king of the Franks.
- Wu Di, the emperor of the Liu Song Dynasty in China.
See also
In Spanish: 422 para niños
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