555 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 5th century – 6th century – 7th century |
| Decades: | 520s 530s 540s – 550s – 560s 570s 580s |
| Years: | 552 553 554 – 555 – 556 557 558 |
555 was a year in history that started on a Friday, according to the Julian calendar. This calendar was used a long time ago, before the one we use today. Many important things happened around the world in 555 AD.
Important Events of 555 AD
Changes in Kingdoms and Leaders
In the year 555, there were some big changes in how different lands were ruled.
- King Chlothar I was a powerful leader of the Franks, a group of people who lived in what is now France and Germany. He made his kingdom even bigger by adding the areas of Metz and Reims. This meant more land and more people were under his rule.
- In Southern Wales, a king named Erb of Gwent passed away. After his death, his kingdom was split into two smaller kingdoms: Gwent and Ergyng. This often happened when a king died, as his land might be divided among his children or other powerful people.
- In China, a young boy named Jing Di became the new emperor of the Liang Dynasty. He was only 12 years old when he took over from his father, Yuan Di. Imagine being in charge of a whole country at that age!
Notable Births
- A very important person named Khadijah bint Khuwaylid was born in 555 AD. She would later become a significant figure in history.
See also
In Spanish: 555 para niños
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