269

This article is about the year 269. For other uses, see 269 (number).

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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

Claudius II repels Gothic invasion of the Balkans at Naissus, and settles a number of Goths in vacant lands in the Danubian provinces.
The Heruli capture Athens.

Africa

Zenobia proclaims herself queen of Egypt.
The library at Alexandria is burned down during a raid by Zabdas, general of Zenobia.

By Topic

Religion

Felix I is elected pope.
Paul of Samosata is deposed as Patriarch of Antioch (though he is not removed until 272).

Births

Deaths

Saint Valentine executed by Claudius II.

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