On This Day

Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 506. This year saw 2 significant events.

6th Century500s

506 Timeline

  1. Alaric II, King of the Visigoths, promulgates the Lex Romania Visigothorum (or Breviary of Alaric), a collection of Roma

    Alaric II, King of the Visigoths, promulgates the Lex Romania Visigothorum (or Breviary of Alaric), a collection of Roman law

  2. 35 bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde, shedding light on the moral conditions of the clergy and lait

    35 bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde, shedding light on the moral conditions of the clergy and laity in southern France

Events

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 506?
In 506, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Alaric II, King of the Visigoths, promulgates the Lex Romania Visigothorum (or Breviary of Alaric), a collection of Roma, 35 bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde, shedding light on the moral conditions of the clergy and lait.

Browse Nearby Years