427 BC facts for kids

Year 427 BC was a time long ago, before our modern calendar. It was a specific year in the ancient Roman calendar. Many important things happened around the world during this year.

Important Events of 427 BC

Changes in Leadership

• In Sparta, a powerful Greek city-state, King Archidamus II passed away. His son, Agis II, became the new king. This was an important change for Sparta.

Decisions in War

• A leader named Cleon in Athens had a big decision to make about the city of Mytilene. He first thought about destroying the city and killing its people. But in the end, he decided not to kill the people, which was a major choice for that time.
• The city of Plataea surrendered to the armies of Sparta and Thebes. After the surrender, more than 200 captured people were killed. The city of Plataea was also completely destroyed.

Conflict and Politics

• On the island of Corcyra, there was a civil war. This was a fight between people from the same country. In Corcyra, the "democrats" (people who believed in power for the many) won against the "oligarchs" (people who believed in power for a few wealthy families).
• In Rome, a new rule was made. The job of a Quaestor (a public official who managed money) was opened up. Now, people from the Plebs (the common people of Rome) could become Quaestors. Before this, only noble families could hold this position.

Famous People Born in 427 BC

• Plato: He was a very famous Greek philosopher. A philosopher is someone who thinks deeply about life and knowledge. Plato's ideas are still studied today. He passed away around 347 BC.
• Xenophon: He was a Greek historian, which means he wrote about past events. He was also a soldier and a mercenary (someone who fights for money). Xenophon greatly admired another famous philosopher named Socrates. He passed away in 354 BC.

Notable Deaths in 427 BC

• Archidamus II: He was the king of Sparta. As mentioned earlier, his son Agis II took over after his death.

See also

In Spanish: 427 a. C. para niños