50s BC facts for kids
The 50s BC was a busy time in ancient history, from 59 BC to 50 BC. During this decade, powerful leaders like Julius Caesar changed the Roman world forever. Kingdoms were formed, and big battles were fought across Europe and Asia.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium BC |
| Centuries: | 2nd century BC – 1st century BC – 1st century |
| Decades: | 80s BC 70s BC 60s BC – 50s BC – 40s BC 30s BC 20s BC |
| Years: | 59 BC 58 BC 57 BC 56 BC 55 BC 54 BC 53 BC 52 BC 51 BC 50 BC |
| Categories: | Births – Deaths – Architecture Establishments – Disestablishments |
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Key Events of the 50s BC
- Around 59 BC, three powerful Roman leaders – Julius Caesar, Pompey, and Marcus Licinius Crassus – formed a secret alliance called the First Triumvirate. They worked together to control the Roman Republic.
- The Gallic Wars (58–49 BC) saw Julius Caesar lead the Roman army to conquer most of Gaul (modern-day France). He even traveled to Britain twice!
- In 57 BC, a new kingdom called Silla was founded in Korea by Bak Hyeokgeose.
- In 54 BC, Pompey built Rome's first permanent theater. This was a big deal because it was made to last a very long time.
- The Battle of Carrhae happened in 53 BC. The Roman general Marcus Licinius Crassus tried to attack the Parthian Empire. But a Parthian general named Surena defeated him, and Crassus died.
- In 52 BC, the Gauls rebelled against Roman rule, led by Vercingetorix. But Julius Caesar defeated them at the Battle of Alesia, ending the rebellion.
Important People of the Decade
- Julius Caesar: A famous Roman politician and general who lived from 100 to 44 BC. He was a very important figure in Roman history.
- Cleopatra VII: The powerful Pharaoh of Egypt. She ruled from 51 to 30 BC.
- Pompey: Another important Roman general who lived from 106 to 48 BC. He was part of the First Triumvirate with Caesar.
- Marcus Licinius Crassus: A Roman politician and general who lived from 115 to 53 BC. He was also part of the First Triumvirate.
- Cicero: A well-known Roman politician and speaker who lived from 106 to 43 BC.
- Vercingetorix: A brave leader of the Arverni tribe who led the Gaulish rebellion against Caesar. He died in 46 BC.
- Cassivellaunus: A British war-leader who fought against Julius Caesar when he came to Britain.
- Ariovistus: A German king.
- Commius: A Gaulish king.
- Phraates III: A king of Parthia who ruled from 70 to 57 BC.
- Mithridates III: A king of Parthia and Media, ruling from 57 to 54 BC.
- Orodes II: Another king of Parthia, who ruled from 57 to 38 BC.
- Surena: A skilled Parthian general who lived from 84 to 54 BC. He defeated Crassus at the Battle of Carrhae.
- Bak Hyeokgeose: The first king of the Silla kingdom in Korea.
New Births
- Livy: A Roman historian born around 59 BC.
- Seneca the Elder: A Roman speaker born around 54 BC.
Notable Deaths
- Marcus Licinius Crassus: The Roman politician and general died in 53 BC.
- Posidonius: A Greek philosopher, astronomer, and geographer who died in 51 BC.
Images for kids
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Map of the world in 50 BC.
See also
In Spanish: Años 50 a. C. para niños
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