The 490s

Explore 3 historical events from 490–499.

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491 1535 years ago

Empress Ariadne marries Anastasius I

Aelia Ariadne was Eastern Roman empress as the wife of Zeno and Anastasius I. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, with her feast day falling on August 22.

Empress Ariadne marries Anastasius I

499

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei (born 467)

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei ( 魏孝文帝), personal name Tuoba Hong (拓跋宏), later Yuan Hong (元宏), was an emperor of China's Northern Wei dynasty, reigning from September 20, 471 to Ap…

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei (born 467)


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499

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei (born 467)

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei ( 魏孝文帝), personal name Tuoba Hong (拓跋宏), later Yuan Hong (元宏), was an emperor of China's Northern Wei dynasty, reigning from September 20, 471 to Ap…

Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei (born 467)

491 1535 years ago

Empress Ariadne marries Anastasius I

Aelia Ariadne was Eastern Roman empress as the wife of Zeno and Anastasius I. She is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, with her feast day falling on August 22.

Empress Ariadne marries Anastasius I