497 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 4th century – 5th century – 6th century |
| Decades: | 460s 470s 480s – 490s – 500s 510s 520s |
| Years: | 494 495 496 – 497 – 498 499 500 |
The year 497 was a common year that started on a Wednesday. It was part of the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago. Many interesting things happened in different parts of the world during this year.
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Events
What Happened Around the World?
Eastern Roman Empire
In the Eastern Roman Empire, a conflict called the Isaurian War was happening. During 497, the rebels from Isauria were finally defeated. This helped bring more peace to that part of the empire.
Europe
In Europe, a group of people called the Alemanni faced a big defeat. They were beaten by the Franks, led by their powerful king, Clovis I. This important battle happened near a city known today as Bonn.
Asia
A very famous place was founded in Asia during 497: the Shaolin Temple. This temple is well-known for its connection to martial arts and Buddhist teachings. (Some historians think it might have been founded a bit earlier, in 477).
Cool Discoveries and Ideas
Math Whiz Aryabhata
A brilliant Indian astronomer and mathematician named Aryabhata made an amazing discovery in 497. He calculated the value of pi (π), which is a special number used in math for circles. Aryabhata figured out pi was about 3.1416. This was incredibly accurate for his time!
Who Was Born?
- Abdul Mutallib, who would become the grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
- Chloderic, a son of the Frankish king Clovis I.
Who Passed Away?
- Hashim, who was the great-grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He might have passed away in a place called Gaza.
- Yuan Xun, a person from a powerful family in ancient China.
Images for kids
See also
In Spanish: 497 para niños
