44 BC facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 70s BC 60s BC 50s BC – 40s BC – 30s BC 20s BC 10s BC |
| Years: | 47 BC 46 BC 45 BC – 44 BC – 43 BC 42 BC 41 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 44 BC XLIII BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 710 |
| Ancient Egypt era | XXXIII dynasty, 280 |
| - Pharaoh | Cleopatra VII, 8 |
| Ancient Greek era | 184th Olympiad (victor)¹ |
| Assyrian calendar | 4707 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −636 |
| Berber calendar | 907 |
| Buddhist calendar | 501 |
| Burmese calendar | −681 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5465–5466 |
| Chinese calendar | 丙子年 (Fire Rat) 2653 or 2593 — to — 丁丑年 (Fire Ox) 2654 or 2594 |
| Coptic calendar | −327 – −326 |
| Discordian calendar | 1123 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −51 – −50 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3717–3718 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 13–14 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3057–3058 |
| Holocene calendar | 9957 |
| Iranian calendar | 665 BP – 664 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 685 BH – 684 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | 44 BC XLIII BC |
| Korean calendar | 2290 |
| Minguo calendar | 1955 before ROC 民前1955年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1511 |
| Seleucid era | 268/269 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 499–500 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳火鼠年 (male Fire-Rat) 83 or −298 or −1070 — to — 阴火牛年 (female Fire-Ox) 84 or −297 or −1069 |
The year 44 BC was a very important time in ancient Rome. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then. People at the time called it the Year of the Consulship of Caesar and Antony. A consul was like a top leader in the Roman Republic.
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Key Events of 44 BC
The Assassination of Julius Caesar
On March 15, a very sad event happened. Julius Caesar, who was the powerful leader of Rome, was killed. A group of Roman senators assassinated him. This day is still remembered as The Ides of March.
Caesar's Funeral and Aftermath
Just a few days later, on March 20, Caesar's funeral took place. After his death, many changes began in Rome.
Octavian Returns to Rome
In early April, a young man named Octavian came back to Rome. He was Caesar's adopted son. Octavian returned from a place called Apollonia to become a ruler of Rome. His mother and stepfather, Phillipus, had advised him not to go, but he felt it was his duty.
Mark Antony's New Role
In June, Mark Antony, another important Roman leader, made a big promise. He was given the job of governor for five years. He would govern northern and central France (called Transalpine Gaul) and Northern Italy (called Cisalpine Gaul).
Cleopatra and Her Son
On September 2, Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt made her son, Ptolemy XV, a co-ruler. This meant he would rule Egypt alongside her.
New King in Dacia
In the ancient land of Dacia, a new king took power. Comosicus became king after the death of the previous ruler, Burebista.
Important Deaths in 44 BC
Julius Caesar's Assassination
As mentioned, March 15 was the day Julius Caesar was assassinated. He was killed in the Roman Senate, which was the main meeting place for Roman leaders.
Death of Ptolemy XIV
On July 26, Pharaoh Ptolemy XIV of Egypt passed away. He was a young pharaoh of Egypt.
Other Notable Deaths
- Burebista, who was the King of Dacia, also died in 44 BC.
- Antipater the Idumaean also passed away. He was a Roman official in Judaea and the father of Herod the Great.
- for more information, see Category:44 BC deaths.
Images for kids
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The Roman empire in 44 BC (in dark and light red and orange)
See also
In Spanish: 44 a. C. para niños
