Historical events in 248

9 historical records

248 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Jotapian

Assassination of Jotapian

Death of Jotapian, assassinated

248 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Jotapian

Death of Jotapian

Death of Jotapian, assassinated

248 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Jotapian

Succession

A usurper who claimed descent from Alexander. He was killed by his own men

248 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Philip I

Games-Roman

Celebrates the 1,000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome

248 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Philip I

Rome

Celebrates the 1,000th anniversary of the foundation of Rome

248 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Decius Traianus

Prefect

Appointed Prefect of Rome

248 · Roman Empire · Carthage · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Cyprian

Bishop

Appointed Bishop of Carthage

248 · Roman Empire · Roman East · Warfare · Civil War · Gaius Priscus

Defense of Philip's Eastern Rule

Priscus remained associated with the imperial response to Jotapianus's uprising as Philip's government sought to preserve control of the eastern provinces.

248 · Roman Empire · Syria · Warfare · Civil War · Gaius Priscus

Revolt of Jotapianus

Opposition to Priscus's severe fiscal administration contributed to the revolt of Jotapianus, who was proclaimed emperor in the eastern provinces.