46 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: | 49 BC 48 BC 47 BC – 46 BC – 45 BC 44 BC 43 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 46 BC XLV BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 708 |
| Ancient Egypt era | XXXIII dynasty, 278 |
| - Pharaoh | Cleopatra VII, 6 |
| Ancient Greek era | 183rd Olympiad, year 3 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4705 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −638 |
| Berber calendar | 905 |
| Buddhist calendar | 499 |
| Burmese calendar | −683 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5463–5464 |
| Chinese calendar | 甲戌年 (Wood Dog) 2651 or 2591 — to — 乙亥年 (Wood Pig) 2652 or 2592 |
| Coptic calendar | −329 – −328 |
| Discordian calendar | 1121 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −53 – −52 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3715–3716 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 11–12 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3055–3056 |
| Holocene calendar | 9955 |
| Iranian calendar | 667 BP – 666 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 688 BH – 686 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | 46 BC XLV BC |
| Korean calendar | 2288 |
| Minguo calendar | 1957 before ROC 民前1957年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1513 |
| Seleucid era | 266/267 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 497–498 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳木狗年 (male Wood-Dog) 81 or −300 or −1072 — to — 阴木猪年 (female Wood-Pig) 82 or −299 or −1071 |
The year 46 BC was a very important time in ancient Rome. It was the last year of the old Roman calendar before a big change happened. People at the time called it the Year of the Consulship of Caesar and Lepidus. This means that Julius Caesar and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus were the main leaders, called consuls, for that year.
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What Happened in 46 BC?
This year was full of major events, especially for Julius Caesar. He was a powerful Roman general and leader.
Battles and Victories
- A Roman general named Titus Labienus fought against Julius Caesar in a battle called the Battle of Ruspina. Labienus won this battle.
- Later, Julius Caesar won a very important battle at a place called Thapsus. He defeated a combined army of people who supported Pompey (Caesar's rival) and soldiers from Numidia. This victory was a big step for Caesar.
Caesar's Journeys and Decisions
- After his victory, Caesar traveled to Farther Hispania. He went there to deal with a rebellion against Rome.
- One of Caesar's most lasting changes was to the Roman calendar. He created the Julian calendar. This new calendar was used in the western world for a very long time. It was the main calendar until the Gregorian Calendar was introduced in 1582.
- Caesar also made a big family decision. He chose his great-nephew Octavian to be his heir. This meant Octavian would inherit Caesar's power and position.
Who Was Born in 46 BC?
- for more information, see Category:46 BC births.
- Publius Quinctilius Varus: He became an important Roman politician later in life. He passed away in 9 AD.
Who Passed Away in 46 BC?
- for more information, see Category:46 BC deaths.
- Cato the Younger: His full name was Marcus Porcius Cato. He was a famous Roman politician who was born around 95 BC.
- Metellus Scipio: He was another Roman leader, born around 100 BC.
- Vercingetorix: He was a brave leader of the Gauls, a group of people who lived in what is now France.
See also
In Spanish: 46 a. C. para niños
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