430 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 6th century BC – 5th century BC – 4th century BC |
| Decades: | 460s BC 450s BC 440s BC – 430s BC – 420s BC 410s BC 400s BC |
| Years: | 433 BC 432 BC 431 BC – 430 BC – 429 BC 428 BC 427 BC |
The year 430 BC was a time of big changes and challenges in ancient Greece. One of the most significant events was a terrible sickness that spread through the city of Athens. This year also saw important cultural developments, like a new play by a famous writer.
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Major Events in 430 BC
The Plague of Athens
In 430 BC, a very serious sickness, known as the Plague of Athens, hit the powerful city-state of Athens in ancient Greece. This was during the second year of a huge conflict called the Peloponnesian War. An epidemic is when a disease spreads quickly and affects many people at the same time.
What Was the Peloponnesian War?
The Peloponnesian War was a long and difficult war between Athens and its allies, and Sparta and its allies. It lasted for many years and changed the history of ancient Greece. The plague made things even harder for Athens during this tough time.
Euripides' Play: Alcestis
During this same year, a famous Greek writer named Euripides wrote his play called Alcestis. Euripides was one of the most important playwrights of ancient Greece, known for his tragedies. His plays often explored deep human emotions and complex ideas.
Notable Deaths in 430 BC
- Zeno of Elea, a Greek philosopher, passed away around 430 BC. He was known for his clever paradoxes, which were puzzles that seemed to show impossible things could be true.
See also
In Spanish: 430 a. C. para niños
