What happened in 242?
Ardashir I, Man Chong and Sasanian campaign of Gordian III — among 6 events recorded in 242.
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Wars & Conflicts 1
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Sasanian campaign of Gordian III
242–244 military campaign
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People 3
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Ardashir I died
Founder of the Sassanid Empire (r. 224–242)
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Man Chong died
Cao Wei general and official (died 242)
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Saloninus born
Born in Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. Roman nobleman and briefly emperor (c. 242 – 260).
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