Birth of Decius Traianus190
Birth of Decius Traianus
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Historical person
Decius Traianus Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Decius Traianus, based on 11 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
11 records190–25110 events3 places
Chronological biography
190
248
Prefect248
Appointed Prefect of Rome
249
Massacre249
Brings about the 1st general persecution of the Christians. Attempts to revitalize Rome & its religion
Succession249
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome
Battle of VeronaSeptember 249
The victorious Decius Traianus claims the throne, undisputed master of the empir. Decius Traianus defeats the legions of Philip I & Philip II
250
Battle of Verona250
Defeats Philip I who is killed in battle. Decius Traianus defeats Kniva
Restoration250
Decius restores the pagan religion & institutions of ancient Rome
PersecutionSeptember 250
Arrests & executes Christian leaders
251
Assassination of Decius Traianus251
Death of Decius & his son Herennius, assassinated
Battle of Abricium251
Death of Decius Traianus, fighting the Goths
Death of Decius Traianus251
Death of Decius & his son Herennius, assassinated
Titles and roles
Emperor · Emperor · Prefect
Record provenance
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