44 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 10s 20s 30s – 40s – 50s 60s 70s |
| Years: | 41 42 43 – 44 – 45 46 47 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 44 XLIV |
| Ab urbe condita | 797 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4794 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −549 |
| Berber calendar | 994 |
| Buddhist calendar | 588 |
| Burmese calendar | −594 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5552–5553 |
| Chinese calendar | 癸卯年 (Water Rabbit) 2740 or 2680 — to — 甲辰年 (Wood Dragon) 2741 or 2681 |
| Coptic calendar | −240 – −239 |
| Discordian calendar | 1210 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 36–37 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3804–3805 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 100–101 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3144–3145 |
| Holocene calendar | 10044 |
| Iranian calendar | 578 BP – 577 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 596 BH – 595 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 44 XLIV |
| Korean calendar | 2377 |
| Minguo calendar | 1868 before ROC 民前1868年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1424 |
| Seleucid era | 355/356 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 586–587 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴水兔年 (female Water-Rabbit) 170 or −211 or −983 — to — 阳木龙年 (male Wood-Dragon) 171 or −210 or −982 |
The year 44 was a time in the 1st century AD. It was a leap year starting on Wednesday in the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used by the Romans. Back then, people knew it as the Year of the Consulship of Crispus and Taurus. A consul was like a top leader in the Roman government.
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Key Events in 44 AD
Roman Empire Expands
In 44 AD, the powerful Roman Empire was still growing. Its leaders were busy making their control wider across different lands.
Emperor Claudius in Britain
The Emperor Claudius came back from his military trip to Britain. After his visit, the Roman Empire now controlled the southeastern part of Britain. This was a big step for Rome, as it added new lands to their empire.
New Roman Provinces
- The area known as Mauretania (which is in modern-day North Africa) officially became a Roman province. A province was a region outside Italy that was controlled and governed by the Roman Empire.
- The beautiful island of Rhodes, located in the Aegean Sea, also became part of the Roman Empire again. It had been independent for a while but was now back under Roman rule.
- The region of Judea (in the Middle East) was managed by Roman governors. These governors were officials sent by Rome to oversee the area and make sure Roman laws were followed.
British Tribes and Leaders
Boudicca's Marriage
In Britain, a very important event happened for the Iceni tribe. Their future queen, Boudicca, married Prasutagus. He was the king of the Iceni, a powerful British Celtic tribe. This marriage was important for the tribe's future.
Small Rebellions
Theudas's Revolt
A Roman official named Cuspius Fadus had to deal with a small uprising in Judea. He successfully stopped a revolt led by a man named Theudas. This showed how the Romans kept control over the lands they governed.
Notable Deaths in 44 AD
Important Figures Who Died
The year 44 AD saw the passing of several notable people.
Saint James the Great
- Saint James the Great, one of the twelve original apostles of Jesus, died in 44 AD. He is an important figure in Christian history.
Agrippa I of Judea
- Agrippa I, who was the king of Judea, also passed away in 44 AD. He was a significant ruler in the region during his time.
Other Deaths
- Claudia Julia, a Roman noblewoman, died this year.
- Wu Han, a general from the Han Dynasty in China, also died in 44 AD.
