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Roman Empire

 * invade ; Emperor campaigns against them.
 * In spite of the payment of a tribute, the Romans fail to persuade the Goths and the Carpians to withdraw from Moesia.
 * — and  become Roman Emperors. They rule for 36 days (until their deaths on ).
 * — become Roman Emperors.
 * The town of takes the side of  against Maximinus Thrax.
 * — becomes Emperor on the deaths of Pupienus and Balbinus.
 * Future Roman Emperor becomes .
 * The is restored after being damaged.
 * The, coming from , cross the and devastate the Empire up to the border with.
 * In, , is dissolved. Until its reconstitution in , Africa is defended by auxiliary troops only.

Births

 * , the first wife of

Deaths

 * —   and  (killed in battle)
 * —, Roman Emperor
 * —, Roman Emperors
 * , general of
 * , general of
 * , general of
 * , (assassinated)