Battle of Naissus
Gallienus defeats the Goth invasion. After the Battle of Naissus Gallienus is murdered
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268 in Roman Empire
Explore 21 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 268.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 268
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Alamanni Enter Northern Italy
Alamannic groups penetrated northern Italy during the third century as Rome struggled against simultaneous frontier threats.
Assassination of Gallienus
After the Battle of Naissus Gallienus is murdered
Battle of Lacus Benacu
Routes an Alemanni incursion into Italy in the Alpine foothills near Lake Garda. Defeats the pretender Acilis Aureolus
Battle of Mediolanum
Defeats a force of Germanic Alemanni
Claudius Confronts Alamannic Incursion
Claudius II encountered Alamannic pressure in northern Italy while attempting to restore Roman military control.
Commander of Army of Gallienus
Appointed Commander of Gallienus Army
Death of Gallienus
Death of Gallienus, assassinated
Death of Manius Acilius Aureolis
Death of Manius Acilius Aureolis, executed
Execution of Aureolis
Surrenders & is executed
General
Appointed General in the Army of Gallienus
Invasion of Danube
Pushes back the Goths along the Danube frontiers & earns the title "Gothicus"
Invasion of Italy
The Alemanni launch an invasion of Italy, routed in the Alpine foothills by Claudius
Invasion of Italy
The Alamanni invade northern Italy. Gallenius halts the Alamannis progress by defeating them in battle
Invasion of Pannonia
Gallenius halts the Goths progress by defeating them in battle. An invasion of Goths into the province of Pannonia threatens Rome
Invasion of Thrace
Repels a Gothic invasion of Thrace
Rebellion of Manius Acilius Aureolis
Leads a rebellion while in charge of the Italian defences
Siege of Milan
Takes over the siege after Gallieus assassination
Siege of Milan
Agrees a cease-fire with Aureolus & has him put to death
Siege of Milan
Helps besiege the rebel Aureolus in Milan
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, defeats the Alamanni in 268 & the Goths in 269
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