Assassination of Decius Traianus
Death of Decius & his son Herennius, assassinated
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251 in Roman Empire
Explore 11 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 251.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 251
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Assassination of Herennius Etruscus
Death of Decius & his son Herennius, assassinated
Battle of Abricium
Death of Decius Traianus, fighting the Goths
Death of Decius Traianus
Death of Decius & his son Herennius, assassinated
Death of Herennius Etruscus
Death of Decius & his son Herennius, assassinated
Death of Hostillian
Death of Hostillian, from the plague
Peace
Makes peace with the Goths
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, concludes peace with the Goths
Succession
Created "Augustus", elder son of Trajan Decius
Succession
Created "Augustus", younger son of Trajan Decius
Succession
Son of Trebonianus Gallus. Rules jointly with his father
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