549 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
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| Centuries: | 5th century – 6th century – 7th century |
| Decades: | 510s 520s 530s – 540s – 550s 560s 570s |
| Years: | 546 547 548 – 549 – 550 551 552 |
The year 549 (written as DXLIX in Roman numerals) was a common year. It started on a Friday according to the Julian calendar, which was the calendar used at that time.
Events
Around the World
Byzantine Empire
- The Ostrogoths, a powerful Germanic tribe led by their king Totila, took back control of the city of Rome. This was a big event in the ongoing wars between the Ostrogoths and the Byzantine Empire.
- The very last chariot races were held at the Circus Maximus in Rome. The Circus Maximus was a huge ancient stadium, famous for these exciting races. After this year, it was no longer used for such events.
- Around this time, between 549 and 564, a beautiful mosaic artwork called "Transfiguration of Christ" was created. You can still see it in the Church of the Virgin at Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt.
Europe
- Agila became the new king of the Visigoths, another Germanic tribe. He took over after the previous king, Theudigisel, passed away.
- The Roman Catholic Diocese of Ossory was founded in Ireland. This is a special church area that still exists today.
- Archbishop Maximianus of Ravenna officially opened and blessed the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe. This is a famous church in Italy.
Asia
- In China, Emperor Jinwen became the new ruler of the Liang Dynasty. He took the throne after Emperor Wu died.
Important People
Births
- Jizang: A Chinese Buddhist monk who became very famous for his teachings (died in 623).
Deaths
- Theudigisel: The king of the Visigoths.
- Tuathal Maelgarb: A king from Ireland, known for ruling the area around the Hill of Tara.
- Gao Cheng: A powerful general and official in China.
- Emperor Wu of Liang: The former emperor of the Liang Dynasty in China.
- Xiao Zhengde: A prince from the Liang Dynasty.
- Princess Xu Zhaopei: A princess from the Liang Dynasty.
- Zhu Yi: A high-ranking official in the Liang Dynasty.
- Chen Daoten: The father of a future emperor, Emperor Xuan of Chen. He died either in 548 or 549.
Images for kids
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The Circus Maximus in Rome as it looked in 1911.
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A friendly robot.
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