Historical events in 316

5 historical records

316, October · Roman Empire · Cibalae · Warfare · Civil War · Constantine I the Great

Battle of Cibalae

Constantine defeats Licinius at Cibalae during the first civil war between the two emperors.

316 · China · Yangtze · House · House of Western Chin · Min Ti

Invasion of China

Barabian invasions force the Chin to retreat to the Yangtze

316 · Roman Empire · Arelate · House · House of Constantine · Constantine II

Birth of Constantine II

Constantine II, son of Constantine I and Fausta, is born at Arelate in Gaul during the summer of 316; the precise date remains uncertain.

316 · Roman Empire · Arelate · House · House of Constantine · Constantine II

Full Imperial Name

The future emperor is known as Flavius Claudius Constantinus, a son of Constantine I and Fausta.

316 · Roman Empire · Mardia · Warfare · Military · Constantine I the Great

Battle of Mardia

During the first war with Licinius, Constantine wins another engagement near Mardia after his victory at Cibalae.