497

497 (CDXCVII) was a common year beginning on Wednesday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire, the year was named the consulate of Anastasius without a colleague, or less commonly, as 1250 Ab urbe condita, acquiring its name as 497 at the beginning of the Middle Ages, when the anno Domini was established.

Events

• The Empire recognizes Theodorico as king of Italy.
• The end of the Israeli war, between the Roman Empire of the East and the rebels of Isauria who had begun in 492.

Births

• Childeberto I, Frank King of Paris.