By place Roman Empire • Emperor
Alexander Severus decides that
Thessaly should be a separate province from
Macedonia. He increases taxes, in order to maintain the war against the
Sassanids, and strengthen the defenses of the
Roman Empire.
Persian Empire • King
Ardashir I of the
Persian Empire invades the Roman province of
Mesopotamia, and unsuccessfully besieges the fortress town of
Nisibis (
Turkey). His army threatens the border
outposts of
Syria and
Cappadocia. • Alexander Severus assembles the
Roman army, and establishes his headquarters at
Antioch. He attempts a
diplomatic solution, but the Persians decline and choose war.
Korea •
Jobun becomes king of the Korean kingdom of
Silla.
By topic Religion •
July 21 –
Pope Pontian succeeds
Pope Urban I, as the 18th
pope of
Rome. • Patriarch
Castinus succeeds Ciriacus I as patriarch
Constantinople. • Seventy bishops hold the
council of the Christian
Church of Africa. == Births ==