501 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 5th century – 6th century – 7th century |
| Decades: | 470s 480s 490s – 500s – 510s 520s 530s |
| Years: | 498 499 500 – 501 – 502 503 504 |
The year 501 was a common year. It started on a Monday in the Julian calendar. In Roman numerals, it was written as DI. This year saw important changes in leadership across different parts of the world.
Events
By Place
Asia
- In China, Qi He Di became the new ruler of the Southern Qi Dynasty. He took over from Qi Dong Hun Hou.
- Muryeong became the king of Baekje. Baekje was a kingdom in ancient Korea.
Americas
- In the Americas, Ahkal Mo' Naab' I became the leader of Palenque. Palenque was an important city for the Maya people.
Europe
- Pope Symmachus was the leader of the Christian Church. He said that regular laws did not apply to him. A meeting of church leaders in 502 agreed with his view.
Births
- Empress Dowager Lou Zhaojun
- Xiao Tong
Deaths
- Icel, a great-grandfather of Creoda of Mercia
- Ravina II, a Jewish religious leader
- Su Xiaoxiao, a Chinese poetess
- King Dongseong of Baekje, a king of the Baekje kingdom in Korea
- Xiao Baojuan, an emperor of the Southern Qi Dynasty
- Consort Pan Yunu, a favorite of Emperor Xiao Baojuan
Images for kids
See also
In Spanish: 501 para niños
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