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Roman Empire

 * — is declared Roman Emperor.  His reign is marked by debauchery and terror.
 * — Elagabalus defeats in battle. Macrinus flees, but is captured and executed some days later.

Births

 * , later Roman emperor

Deaths

 * June —, Roman emperor
 * June —, son of Macrinus
 * (approximate date)
 * , general under
 * , minister of
 * , commander under
 * , commander under