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253 in Roman Empire

Explore 8 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 253.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 253

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8Unique records
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5Named events on this page
5Named people on this page
1Places on this page

Other events (month unknown)

Assassination of Aemillian

Aemillian · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Aemillian, assassinated by his troops

Capture of Antioch

Valerian · Antioch · Warfare / Rome War

The Persians capture Antioch

Death of Aemillian

Aemillian · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Aemillian, assassinated by his troops

Death of Gallus

Gallus · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Death of Gallus

Succession

Aemilianus · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Succeeds as Emperor of Rome

Succession

Aemillian · House / House of Soldier Emperors

Hailed as Augustus by his troops

Succession

Gallienus · House / House of Soldier Emperors

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

Succession

Valerian · House / House of Soldier Emperors

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

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