What happened in 278?
4 recorded events in 278, including 4 in people.
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People 4
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Dexippus died
Greek historian, statesman and general (c. 210–273)
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Fu Xuan died
Chinese historian, poet and politician (217-278)
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Xi Zheng died
Chinese essayist, poet and official (died 278)
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Maxentius born
Born in Rome. Roman emperor (r. 306–312).
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Around this time
The nearest recorded events on either side of 278.
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Aurelian died
Roman Emperor (C.E.214-275)
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Pallava dynasty founded
Pallava dynasty was founded, with its capital at Kanchipuram.
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Tacitus died
Roman emperor from 275 to 276
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Florian died
Roman emperor (276)
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Guo Pu born
Born in Wenxi County. Chinese writer.
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Mani died
3rd century prophet and founder of Manichaeism
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Julius Saturninus died
3rd-century Roman usurper
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Anatolius of Laodicea died
Bishop of Laodicea
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Yawm al-Nakhla
3rd century armed conflict
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Bonosus died
Usurper of the Roman Empire (died 280)
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Proculus died
3rd-century Roman usurper (died c. 281)
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Theodore Stratelates born
Born in Euchaita. Eastern Orthodox saint.
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