655 facts for kids
The year 655 was a time of important changes and events across different parts of the world. Kingdoms rose and fell, and new leaders took power. Let's explore some of the key things that happened in this year.
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 6th century – 7th century – 8th century |
| Decades: | 620s 630s 640s – 650s – 660s 670s 680s |
| Years: | 652 653 654 – 655 – 656 657 658 |
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Important Events of 655
Battles and New Leaders
In the year 655, several significant events shaped the history of different regions. One major event happened in what is now England.
The Battle of the Winwaed
On November 15, a big battle took place in northern England. It was called the Battle of the Winwaed. In this fight, King Oswiu of Northumbria led his army against King Penda of Mercia. Northumbria and Mercia were two powerful kingdoms at that time. King Penda was a pagan, meaning he followed older, non-Christian beliefs. King Oswiu won the battle, and King Penda was defeated. This victory was a big moment for the spread of Christianity in England.
Changes in Leadership
After the battle, Peada, King Penda's son, became the new king of Mercia. This showed how power could change hands quickly in those times.
Far away in Japan, a new ruler also took the throne. Empress Saimei became the empress of Japan. An empress is a female ruler of an empire. Her return to power marked an important period in Japanese history.
In another part of Europe, the Frankish kingdom also saw a change. Clotaire III became the new king, taking over from his father, Clovis II. This was part of the ongoing history of the Frankish kings who ruled large parts of what is now France and Germany.
The year 655 also saw a major naval battle. A fleet from the Byzantine Empire was defeated by Arab forces near a place called Finike. The Byzantine Empire was a powerful empire in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. This battle showed the growing strength of the Arab forces in the region.
See also
In Spanish: 655 para niños
