85 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 1st century BC – 1st century – 2nd century |
| Decades: | 50s 60s 70s – 80s – 90s 100s 110s |
| Years: | 82 83 84 – 85 – 86 87 88 |
| Gregorian calendar | AD 85 LXXXV |
| Ab urbe condita | 838 |
| Assyrian calendar | 4835 |
| Balinese saka calendar | 6–7 |
| Bengali calendar | −508 |
| Berber calendar | 1035 |
| Buddhist calendar | 629 |
| Burmese calendar | −553 |
| Byzantine calendar | 5593–5594 |
| Chinese calendar | 甲申年 (Wood Monkey) 2781 or 2721 — to — 乙酉年 (Wood Rooster) 2782 or 2722 |
| Coptic calendar | −199 – −198 |
| Discordian calendar | 1251 |
| Ethiopian calendar | 77–78 |
| Hebrew calendar | 3845–3846 |
| Hindu calendars | |
| - Vikram Samvat | 141–142 |
| - Shaka Samvat | 6–7 |
| - Kali Yuga | 3185–3186 |
| Holocene calendar | 10085 |
| Iranian calendar | 537 BP – 536 BP |
| Islamic calendar | 554 BH – 552 BH |
| Javanese calendar | N/A |
| Julian calendar | AD 85 LXXXV |
| Korean calendar | 2418 |
| Minguo calendar | 1827 before ROC 民前1827年 |
| Nanakshahi calendar | −1383 |
| Seleucid era | 396/397 AG |
| Thai solar calendar | 627–628 |
| Tibetan calendar | 阳木猴年 (male Wood-Monkey) 211 or −170 or −942 — to — 阴木鸡年 (female Wood-Rooster) 212 or −169 or −941 |
85 AD was a year in the 1st century. It was a time when the powerful Roman Empire was still growing, and many important events happened around the world.
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What Happened in 85 AD?
This year saw several big events, especially involving the Roman Empire and its neighbors.
Conflicts with the Dacians
The Dacians were a group of people living in an area that is now Romania. Their leader was a brave king named Decebalus. In 85 AD, the Dacians started two major wars against the mighty Roman Empire. These wars continued for several years, until 88 or 89 AD.
The Dacians even tried to invade Moesia, which was a Roman province. However, the Roman Emperor Domitian quickly stopped their attack. This showed how strong the Roman army was.
Emperor Domitian and General Agricola
Emperor Domitian was a very powerful ruler of the Roman Empire. He was known for being quite strict and wanting to control everything.
One of Rome's most successful generals was Gnaeus Julius Agricola. He had achieved great victories in Great Britain, which was then a Roman territory. However, Emperor Domitian became jealous of Agricola's fame. He called the general back to Rome. Sadly, Agricola died soon after, and many believed he was poisoned.
Domitian's Power Grows
Emperor Domitian also made himself "censor for life." In ancient Rome, a censor was a powerful official who controlled public morals and managed the government's money. By becoming censor for life, Domitian gained even more power. He could now control the Roman Senate, which was a group of important Roman leaders.
Domitian's desire for total control made many senators unhappy. They felt he was taking away their power and making the government less fair.
War in the Korean Peninsula
Far away from Rome, in the Korean Peninsula, there was also conflict. The kingdom of Baekje invaded its neighbor, the kingdom of Silla. This war between Baekje and Silla lasted for a long time, finally ending with a peace treaty in 105 AD.
Important People Born in 85 AD
- Ptolemy: He was a famous Greek astronomer, mathematician, and geographer. He lived in Egypt, which was part of the Roman Empire. Ptolemy wrote many important books about the stars, planets, and the world. His ideas were used for over 1,000 years! (This is an estimated birth year for him.)
Important People Who Died in 85 AD
- Gnaeus Julius Agricola: He was a very successful Roman general. He is famous for his military campaigns in Great Britain. As mentioned earlier, he died in 85 AD, and many believed he was poisoned by Emperor Domitian.
