355

This article is about the year 355. For other uses, see 355 (number).

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Events

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Roman Empire

August 11 - Claudius Silvanus, accused of treason, proclaims himself Roman Emperor. After 28 days, Ursicinus arrives from Rome and has Silvanus murdered.
November 6 - In Mediolanum, Roman Emperor Constantius II raises his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar of the West.
The Lentienses are fined by the Roman commander Arbetio under Emperor Constantius II for several riots against the Roman Empire.
The Franks besiege Cologne for ten months.

ByTopic

Arts and Sciences

An instrument to measure the density of liquids is developed in North Africa.

Religion

For refusing to sign the condemnation of Athanasius of Alexandria, Pope Liberius is forcedly relegated to Beroea in Thrace. Felix II becomes bishop of Rome.

Births

Deaths

September 7 - Claudius Silvanus, Roman usurper
Aedesius, philosopher

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