Birth of Constantine I the Great
Constantine I is born at Naissus, probably in 272 or 273, to Constantius Chlorus and Helena.
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272 in Roman Empire
Explore 3 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 272.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 272
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Battle of Emesa
After the Battle of the Palmyrans are pursued & defeated again
Roman Recovery of Antioch
Aurelian defeated Palmyrene forces in Syria and restored Roman authority over Antioch following the expansion of Queen Zenobias regime.
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