340

This article is about the year 340. For other uses, see 340 (number).

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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

Constantinople, capital of Emperor Constantius II becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Rome, capital of Emperor Constans.[link]
Constantine II attacks his brother Constans near Aquileia, aiming for sole control of the western half of the Empire, but is defeated.
Constans and Constantius II split the Empire between them.

By Topic

Religion

Acacius succeeds Eusebius as bishop in the see of Caesarea

Births

Ambrose, church father (approximate date)
Jerome, Bible translator (approximate date)
Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, politician and pagan (approximate date)

Deaths

Constantine II, joint emperor of the Roman Empire (killed in battle)
Saint Macrina the Elder

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