548 facts for kids

The year 548 (written as DXLVIII in Roman numerals) was a special kind of year called a leap year. It started on a Wednesday according to the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used back then.

What Happened in 548?

This year saw some important events, especially in Africa.

Big Battle in Africa

• The Battle of the Fields of Cato: A major battle took place in North Africa. The Byzantine army, led by a general named John Troglita, fought against a group of people called the Moors. The Moors were rebelling against the Byzantine rule. The Byzantines won a big victory, crushing the Moorish revolt. This helped the Byzantine Empire keep control of the area.

* Who were the Byzantines? The Byzantine Empire was the eastern part of the old Roman Empire. Its capital city was Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). * Who were the Moors? The Moors were groups of people living in North Africa. They often fought against the Byzantine Empire for control of the land.

Who Was Born in 548?

• Xiao Zhuang: He was a person who would later become important in Chinese history.

Important People Who Died in 548

Many important figures passed away in 548, including rulers and powerful women.

• Theodora (died June 28): She was the powerful empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. She was known for her intelligence and influence in politics.
• Carcasan: He was a king of the Ifuraces, a group of people in North Africa.
• Theudis: He was the king of the Visigoths, a Germanic people who ruled parts of Spain and France.
• Theodebert I: He was the king of Austrasia, a large kingdom that was part of the Frankish Empire. He might have died in 547 or 548.
• Chen Daoten: He was the father of a future Chinese emperor, Emperor Xuan of Chen. He died in either 548 or 549.