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290 CE

Emperor Wu of Jin, founder of the Western Jin Dynasty, dies after a 25-year reign. He reunified north and south, but gave away many dukedoms to his kinsmen. Crown Prince Sima Zhong succeeds his father, and has to deal with conflicts among the aristocratic families in China. Following his victory over Emperor Maximian's fleet, the usurper Carausius invades the European mainland and re-establishes his military and administrative presence in northern Gaul. Emperor Diocletian campaigns with success against Arabic enemies.

Conflict & Security

  • Following his victory over Emperor Maximian's fleet, the usurper Carausius invades the European mainland and re-establishes his military and administrative presence in northern Gaul.source
  • Emperor Diocletian campaigns with success against Arabic enemies.source

Births

  • Pappus of Alexandria, Greek mathematician (d. 350)source
  • Abramios the Recluse, Christian hermit and ascetic (d. 360)source
  • Vitus (or Guido), Roman hagiographer and martyrsource

Deaths

  • May 16 – Wu of Jin, Chinese emperor of the Jin Dynasty (b. 236)source
  • May 16 – Emperor Wu of Jin, founder of the Western Jin Dynasty, dies after a 25-year reign. He reunified north and south, but gave away many dukedoms to his kinsmen. Crown Prince Sima Zhong succeeds his father, and has to deal with conflicts among the aristocratic families in China.source
  • Tao Huang (or Shiying), Chinese general and politiciansource