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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

* May 5 — Galerius issues his Edict of Toleration, ending persecution of Christians in his part of the Roman Empire.
* Maxentius reconquers the African provinces from Domitius Alexander.
* Maximinus and Licinius share the Eastern Empire.
* Maximinus recommences the persecution of Christians.

Asia

* Luoyang, the Jin Dynasty (265-420) capital of China, is sacked by groups of barbarians under the leadership of Huns. Jin Huai Di, emperor of China, is captured.

By Topic

Religion

* July 2 — Pope Miltiades succeeds Pope Eusebius as the 32nd pope.
* The Donatist schism occurs in the African church.
* On his deathbed, Galerius declares religious freedom throughout the Empire, focusing on ending anti-Christian persecution.

Births

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Deaths

* May 5 — Galerius, Roman emperor
* November 25 — Peter, Patriarch of Alexandria (martyred)
* Sima Yue