47 facts for kids
This page is about the year 47. For the actual number, see 47 (number).
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 10s 20s 30s – 40s – 50s 60s 70s |
| Years: | 44 45 46 – 47 – 48 49 50 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 47 XLVII |
| Ab urbe condita | 800 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4797 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −546 |
| Berber calendar | 997 |
| Buddhist calendar | 591 |
| Burmese calendar | −591 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5555–5556 |
| Chinese calendar | 丙午年 (Fire Horse) 2743 or 2683 — to — 丁未年 (Fire Goat) 2744 or 2684 |
| Coptic calendar | −237 – −236 |
| Discordian calendar | 1213 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 39–40 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3807–3808 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 103–104 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3147–3148 |
| Holocene calendar | 10047 |
| Iranian calendar | 575 BP – 574 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 593 BH – 592 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 47 XLVII |
| Korean calendar | 2380 |
| Minguo calendar | 1865 before ROC 民前1865年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1421 |
| Seleucid era | 358/359 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 589–590 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳火马年 (male Fire-Horse) 173 or −208 or −980 — to — 阴火羊年 (female Fire-Goat) 174 or −207 or −979 |
The year 47 was a time in the 1st century AD. It was a common year starting on Sunday in the Julian calendar. Back then, people knew it as the Year of the Consulship of Caesar and Vitellius. This was because two important Roman leaders, or consuls, were in charge.
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What Happened in 47 AD?
Roman Military Actions
- Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo became a top commander in the Roman army. He was in charge of the forces in Germania Inferior, which is part of modern-day Netherlands and Germany. He led his soldiers to victory against a group called the Chauci.
Changes in Roman Britain
- Publius Ostorius Scapula took over as the new governor of Roman Britain. He replaced Aulus Plautius. This was an important job, as he was responsible for managing the Roman areas in Britain.
- The town of Musselburgh was started in Roman Britain. This shows how the Romans were expanding their settlements.
New Waterways in the Netherlands
- A new canal was built in the Netherlands. This waterway connected the Rhine and Meuse rivers. Canals were very important for moving goods and people by boat.
Who Was Born in 47 AD?
We don't have records of famous people being born in this specific year.
Who Died in 47 AD?
- Vardanes I of Parthia passed away. He was a king of the Parthian Empire, a powerful rival to the Roman Empire in the East.
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