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Events
By Place
Roman Empire
* Decius, who was proclaimed Emperor by the army in
Moesia , defeats and killsPhilip the Arab atVerona .
** Decius officially becomes Emperor.
** Decius begins persecuting the Christians and others refusing to participate in Emperor worship.Asia
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Sima Yi takes complete control ofCao Wei by executing his political rivalCao Shuang and his clan, marking the start of Sima family rule, which eventually gave rise to the Jin Dynasty.By Topic
Religion
* In
Alexandria , the populace pillages the homes of Christians.Births
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Sima Lun , usurper of the Jin Dynasty inChina (possible date) (d.301 )Deaths
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Wang Pi , Chinese philosopher (b.226 )
*Cao Shuang , general of Wei
*Cao Xi
*Quan Cong , general of Wu
* Ma Zhong, general ofShu Han
*Philip the Arab ,Roman emperor (b.204 )
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