533 facts for kids

The year 533 was an important time, especially for the Byzantine Empire and its powerful general, Belisarius. This year saw major battles in North Africa and key changes in leadership, including a new Pope and a new king. It was also a year when important legal writings were finished.

Major Events of 533

New Leaders and Legal Milestones

• On January 2, John II became the new Pope. He took over after Pope Boniface II, who had passed away in 532.
• On December 16, a very important collection of legal writings was completed. This collection, called the Digesta or Pandectae, brought together many laws and ideas from legal experts. It was a big part of the larger legal system known as the Corpus Juris Civilis.
• Later in the year, Theodebert I became the king of Austrasia. This was a kingdom in what is now parts of France and Germany.

Belisarius's Victories in North Africa

• A skilled general named Belisarius, who worked for Justinian I, landed in North Africa. His goal was to fight against the Vandals, a Germanic group who ruled that area.
• On September 13, Belisarius won a big victory at the Battle of Ad Decimum. He defeated the Vandal leader, Gelimer. Gelimer had to run away, leaving the important city of Carthage unprotected.
• The Battle of Tricamarum began on December 15.
• Later in December, Belisarius won another major battle at Tricamarum. He defeated a new Vandal army led by Gelimer and Tzazo. Tzazo was killed in a fierce fight involving only horse riders. Gelimer managed to escape again, heading to the mountains of Numidia.

Images for kids

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  The Vandalic War campaign (533–534)

See also

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