497 - Definition and Overview

Events

• Aryabhata, an Indian astronomer and mathematician, calculates pi (π) as ≈ 62832/20000 = 3.1416, correct to four rounded-off decimal places.
• The Alemanni are defeated by the Franks under Clovis I near Bonn.
• Battle of Inde Mor

Births

• Abdul Muttalib, son of Hashim
• Chloderic, son of Clovis I

Deaths

• Hashim, great-grandfather of Muhammad, may have died in Gaza.