549 BC
The year 549 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. In the Roman Empire, it was known as year 205 Ab urbe condita. The denomination 549 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
Persia
- King Cyrus II captures the Median capital of Ecbatana, conquering the nation of Media.
Asia
- Emperor Suizei dies after a 32-year reign and is succeeded by his son Annei as emperor of Japan.
Births
- Darius I, king of Persia
Deaths
- Suizei, emperor of Japan