AD 2 facts for kids
AD 2, also known as 2 AD, was an important year in ancient history. It was called the "Year of the Consulship of Vinicius and Varus" by the Roman Empire, named after their leaders Publius Vinicius and Alfenus Varus. People also sometimes called it 755 AUC, which meant 755 years "from the founding of the city" of Rome. The name "AD 2" became common much later, during the medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar system started to be used widely in Europe.
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Key Events of AD 2
Roman Empire: Changes and Peace
After the death of Lucius Caesar, the Roman Emperor Augustus allowed his stepson Tiberius to return to Rome. Tiberius had been living away on the island of Rhodes for six years.
Another important event involved Gaius Caesar, who met with Phraates V, the king of Parthia. This meeting happened near the Euphrates River. Instead of going to war, Gaius Caesar and Phraates V made a peace agreement. As part of this peace, Parthia agreed that the region of Armenia was under Roman influence.
Africa: A King's Journey
Juba II, the king of Mauretania (an ancient kingdom in North Africa), traveled to Armenia. He joined Gaius Caesar there to offer advice on military matters.
China: Counting People and New Rules
In China, Wang Mang began to make some big changes. He gave back special titles to former imperial princes. He also started a system to give money to officials who had retired from their jobs.
A very important event in China was the completion of the first census. This count of the population had started the year before. The final numbers showed that nearly 60 million people lived in China at that time. This census was one of the most accurate population counts in Chinese history.
People Born in AD 2
- Deng Yu, who later became a famous Chinese general and statesman (died in AD 58)
People Who Died in AD 2
- August 20 – Lucius Caesar, who was the son of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa and Julia the Elder (born in 17 BC)
- Gaius Marcius Censorinus, a Roman consul (around this time)
