Historical events in 253

11 historical records

253 · Italy · Vatican · Religion · Roman Catholic Church · Lucius I

Pope

Appointed Pope

253 · Persia · Barbalissos · Warfare · Rome War · Shapur I

Battle of Barbalissos

Shapur I defeated a large Roman force at Barbalissos, opening the route for a destructive Sasanian advance into Roman Syria.

253 · Persia · Syria · Warfare · Rome War · Shapur I

Syrian Campaign

Following the victory at Barbalissos, Shapur I carried the war deep into Syria and attacked Roman cities and military positions across the province.

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Aemilianus

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Aemillian

Assassination of Aemillian

Death of Aemillian, assassinated by his troops

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Aemillian

Death of Aemillian

Death of Aemillian, assassinated by his troops

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Aemillian

Succession

Hailed as Augustus by his troops

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Gallienus

Succession

Succeeds as co-emperor with his father Valerian from 253 to 260

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Gallus

Death of Gallus

Death of Gallus

253 · Roman Empire · House · House of Soldier Emperors · Valerian

Succession

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome. Assumes the defense of the east & appoints his son Gallienus as co-ruler in the west

253 · Roman Empire · Antioch · Warfare · Rome War · Valerian

Capture of Antioch

The Persians capture Antioch