500 BC Historical Timeline & Archive

Explore biographies of historical figures born or commemorated in 500 BC from the 2Day Chrono-Wiki encyclopedia.

Notable Figures in 500 BC (3)

  • Ajatashatru (Born: -500) — Powerful King of Magadha, founder of a dominant empire in ancient India.
  • Ānanda (Died: -500) — Primary attendant of the Buddha and key figure in the First Buddhist Council.
  • Phidias (Born: -500) — Master Greek sculptor, painter, and architect of the 5th century BC.