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249 in Roman Empire

Explore 9 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 249.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 249

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September

Battle of Verona

Decius Traianus ยท Verona ยท Prefect ยท Warfare / Roman Empire-Gothic War

The victorious Decius Traianus claims the throne, undisputed master of the empir. Decius Traianus defeats the legions of Philip I & Philip II

Battle of Verona

Philip I ยท Verona ยท Prefect ยท Warfare / Civil War

The victorious Decius Traianus claims the throne. Death of Philip I, at the Battle of Verona

Other events (month unknown)

Assassination of Philip II

Philip II ยท Warfare / Civil War

Assassinated by the Pretorian Guard after the assassination of his father by Decius

Battle of Verona

Philip II ยท Warfare / Civil War

Death of Philip II, at the Battle of Verona

Death of Philip I

Philip I ยท Verona ยท House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Philip I, at the Battle of Verona

Death of Philip II

Philip II ยท Warfare / Civil War

Death of Philip II, at the Battle of Verona

Disappearance from the Record

Priscus, Gaius ยท Roman East ยท Governor ยท Government / Government of Roman Empire

After the revolt of Jotapianus, Priscus disappears from the surviving historical record, and the circumstances of his later life and death are unknown.

Massacre

Decius Traianus ยท House / House of Soldier Emperors

Brings about the 1st general persecution of the Christians. Attempts to revitalize Rome & its religion

Succession

Decius Traianus ยท House / House of Soldier Emperors

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome

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