491 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
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| Centuries: | 4th century – 5th century – 6th century |
| Decades: | 460s 470s 480s – 490s – 500s 510s 520s |
| Years: | 488 489 490 – 491 – 492 493 494 |
The year 491 AD was a time in history when the Roman Empire was changing a lot. The western part of the empire had recently fallen, but the eastern part, known as the Byzantine Empire, was still strong. This year saw important events, including the start of a new emperor's rule and the possible passing of a very famous saint.
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Important Events of 491
A New Emperor Begins His Rule
In 491, a new leader took charge of the Eastern Roman Empire. His name was Anastasius I. He became the emperor on April 11th of this year. Anastasius was known for being a very smart and careful ruler. He helped the empire become stronger and more stable during his time as emperor.
The Possible Passing of Saint Patrick
One of the most famous people possibly connected to the year 491 is Saint Patrick. He is the patron saint of Ireland. Many people celebrate him on Saint Patrick's Day. While some historical records suggest he might have passed away on March 17th in 491, others believe it could have been in the year 493. Saint Patrick is famous for bringing Christianity to Ireland.
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Emperor Anastasius I (491–518)
