303

This article is about the year 303. For other uses, see 303 (number).

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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

Persuaded by Galerius, Diocletian launched the last major persecution of Christians in the Empire; Hierocles was said to have been the instigator of the fierce persecution of the Christians under Galerius.
February 24 - Galerius, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Empire.
The Augusti and the Caesars are united for the first time to celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary of the accession of Diocletian.
Triumphal Arch for Maximian erected in Salonica.

Asia

Sassanid Shah Hormizd II succeeded Narseh.

The Americas

In Mexico the civilization of Teotihuacan flourishes.

By Topic

Religion

March 4 - Martyrdom of Saint Adrian of Nicomedia.

Births

Deaths

April 23 - Saint George, soldier of the Roman Empire and later Christian martyr.
Adrian of Nicomedia, Christian saint (or 304)
Cao Huan, last emperor of the Kingdom of Wei
Expeditus, Roman commander and martyr

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