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Roman Empire

 * , who was proclaimed Emperor by the army in, defeats and kills at.
 * Decius officially becomes Emperor.
 * Decius begins persecuting the and others refusing to participate in Emperor worship.

Asia

 * takes complete control of the and starts the foundation of the Jin Kingdom, which becomes the.

Religion

 * In, the populace pillages the homes of Christians.

Births

 * , usurper of the in  (possible date)

Deaths

 * , Chinese philosopher
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