47 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: | 50 BC 49 BC 48 BC – 47 BC – 46 BC 45 BC 44 BC |
| Gregorian calendar | 47 BC XLVI BC |
| Ab urbe condita | 707 |
| Ancient Egypt era | XXXIII dynasty, 277 |
| - Pharaoh | Cleopatra VII, 5 |
| Ancient Greek era | 183rd Olympiad, year 2 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4704 |
| Balinese saka calendar | N/A |
| Bengali calendar | −639 |
| Berber calendar | 904 |
| Buddhist calendar | 498 |
| Burmese calendar | −684 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5462–5463 |
| Chinese calendar | 癸酉年 (Water Rooster) 2650 or 2590 — to — 甲戌年 (Wood Dog) 2651 or 2591 |
| Coptic calendar | −330 – −329 |
| Discordian calendar | 1120 |
| Ethiopian calendar | −54 – −53 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3714–3715 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 10–11 |
| - Shaka Samvat | N/A |
| - Kali Yuga | 3054–3055 |
| Holocene calendar | 9954 |
| Iranian calendar | 668 BP – 667 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 689 BH – 688 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | N/A |
| Korean calendar | 2287 |
| Minguo calendar | 1958 before ROC 民前1958年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1514 |
| Seleucid era | 265/266 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 496–497 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阴水鸡年 (female Water-Rooster) 80 or −301 or −1073 — to — 阳木狗年 (male Wood-Dog) 81 or −300 or −1072 |
The year 47 BC was an important time in ancient history. During this year, Julius Caesar was the Dictator of the Roman Republic, a powerful leader in Rome. Many big events happened in different parts of the world, from battles to changes in royal families.
Contents
Major Events of 47 BC
Caesar's Actions and Victories
In 47 BC, Julius Caesar was very busy. He had to deal with some challenges and won important battles.
Stopping a Mutiny
Caesar faced a difficult situation when some of his soldiers started a mutiny. This means they refused to follow orders. Caesar was able to stop this uprising and get his soldiers back in line.
Campaign in Africa
After dealing with issues in Rome, Caesar decided to invade Africa. This was part of his ongoing military campaigns to expand Roman power and deal with his enemies.
Battle of Zela
One of Caesar's most famous victories in 47 BC was the Battle of Zela. In this battle, he defeated Pharnaces II of Pontus, who was the king of the Bosporus region. This victory was so quick that Caesar famously said, "Veni, vidi, vici," which means "I came, I saw, I conquered."
Changes in Egypt
Egypt also saw big changes in 47 BC, especially within its royal family.
Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIV
Cleopatra VII, the famous queen of Ancient Egypt, made her younger brother, Ptolemy XIV, a co-ruler. This meant they would rule Egypt together.
Defeating Arsinoe IV
Julius Caesar was an ally of Cleopatra. Together, they defeated the forces of Cleopatra's rival sister, Arsinoe IV. This victory helped Cleopatra keep her power as queen of Egypt.
Events in China
Far away in China, the Han Dynasty was also experiencing changes.
Feng Yuan Becomes Consort
In 47 BC, a woman named Feng Yuan became a consort to Emperor Yuan. A consort was a royal companion or wife to the emperor.
Important Births in 47 BC
- for more information, see Category:47 BC births.
- Prince Caesarion of Egypt: He was born in 47 BC and later became Pharaoh Ptolemy XV. He was a very young ruler. He passed away in 30 BC.
Notable Deaths in 47 BC
- Ptolemy XIII Theos Philopator: He was a Pharaoh of Egypt. He was born around 62 or 61 BC and died in 47 BC.
Images for kids
-
A friendly robot.
