530 facts for kids

Year 530 was a common year that started on a Tuesday in the Julian calendar. This year saw the birth of important poets and emperors, and the passing of powerful leaders and religious figures.

Important People Born in 530

Many notable people were born around the year 530. They would grow up to shape history in different ways.

Poets and Writers

• Dallán Forgaill: An important Irish poet and writer. He was known for his Christian writings.
• Venantius Fortunatus: A famous Latin poet and a bishop (a high-ranking church leader). He wrote many poems, including hymns.

Leaders and Rulers

• Xuan Di: He later became an emperor of the Chen Dynasty in China. He ruled for many years and helped his empire grow.

Key Figures Who Died in 530

The year 530 also marked the end of life for several influential people.

Leaders and Rulers

• Cador: He was a king of Dumnonia, a kingdom in what is now England. Some stories connect him to the legends of King Arthur.
• September 22 – Pope Felix IV: He was the leader of the Catholic Church in Rome. He served as pope for a few years.
• October 14 – Antipope Dioscorus: He was a religious leader who was briefly a rival to Pope Boniface II.
• Xiao Baoyin: A prince from the Southern Qi dynasty in China.

Military Leaders

• Erzhu Rong: A powerful general from the Northern Wei dynasty in China. He was known for his military skills and influence.

Images for kids

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  Bas-relief of Tribonian (c. 500–547), a Roman lawyer.

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  A battle plan from the Battle of Dara, which was part of the Iberian War.

See also

• In Spanish: 530 para niños