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Roman Empire

 * issues an edict prohibiting the punishment of slaves by crucifixion and facial branding.
 * December — Constantine I defeats in the, and gains some of his colleague's territory.

Asia

 * The sack, capital of the Chinese . , the emperor, surrenders.
 * The ends.
 * is divided.

Religion

 * At the request of the, attempts to end the schism with the  church.

Births

 * (see ) (approximate date)