256

This article is about the year 256. For other uses, see 256 (number).

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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

Goths invade Asia Minor. Dacia is lost for the Roman Empire.
Emperor Valerian persecutes Christians.
The Franks cross the Rhine, the Alamanni reach Milan.
Cities in the Roman Empire begin to build walls as the defence of the frontiers begins to crumble.
The Goths appear at the walls of Thessalonica.
In Africa, the Berbers massacre Roman colonists.
The future emperor Aurelian, inspects and organizes the defences along the Rhine.

By Topic

Religion

Synod of Carthage.

Births

Arius, founder of Arianism

Deaths

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