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289 CE

In this or the following year, Emperor Diocletian campaigns with success against the Sarmatians. The future emperor Galerius may have distinguished himself during this campaign. In this or the following year, Maximian attempts to reconquer Britain from the usurper Carausius but is defeated at sea.

Conflict & Security

  • In this or the following year, Emperor Diocletian campaigns with success against the Sarmatians. The future emperor Galerius may have distinguished himself during this campaign.source
  • In this or the following year, Maximian attempts to reconquer Britain from the usurper Carausius but is defeated at sea.source

Births

  • Flavia Maxima Fausta, Roman empress (d. 326)source
  • Yu Liang (or Yuangui), Chinese politician (d. 340)source

Deaths

  • Kyriaki the Great, Christian martyrsource
  • Alexander of Rome, Christian martyrsource
  • Xun Xu (or Gongzeng), Chinese officialsource