By place Roman Empire • Winter/Spring: The
Caesar Maximian defeats the Bagaudae rebellion in Gaul. He then defeats a Germanic invasion into Gaul, defeating an army of
Burgundians and
Alemanni and another army of Chaibones and
Heruli. • Emperor
Diocletian campaigns successfully against
Sarmatian raids. The future emperor
Constantius defeats the 'Bosporian Sarmatians'. •
April 1 – Diocletian rewards Maximian by elevating him to co-emperor, giving him the title
Augustus. • Summer:
Carausius, commander of the
Classis Britannica, is accused of
piracy by Maximian and is sentenced to death. He responds by declaring himself emperor of
Britain and Northwestern Gaul. His forces consist of the newly built
Roman fleet and three
legions in Britain. The
Carausian Revolt is supported by Gaulish merchant ships and
Frankish mercenaries.
Asia •
Tuoba Chuo succeeds his brother
Tuoba Xilu as chieftain of the
Tuoba clan. •
Chaekgye becomes king of the Korean kingdom of
Baekje. == Deaths ==