506 BC
The year 506 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Rufus and Aquilinus. The denomination 506 BC for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.
Events
By place
China
- Battle of Boju —During the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China, forces of the state of Wu under Sun Tzu decisively defeat forces of the state of Chu, destroying the Chu capital of Ying and forcing King Zhao to flee.
Births
- Kōshō, emperor of Japan
- Yan Yan, a disciple of Confucius
Deaths
- Shen Yin Shu, general of the State of Chu