241 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 210s 220s 230s – 240s – 250s 260s 270s |
| Years: | 238 239 240 – 241 – 242 243 244 |
Year 241 (or CCXLI in Roman numerals) was a common year. It started on a Friday in the Julian calendar. This year saw important events in the Roman Empire and Persia. New leaders came to power, and armies prepared for battles.
What Happened in 241?
Roman Empire
- During the winter, Gordian III, the Roman Emperor, arrived in Antioch. He began getting his army ready to fight against the Persians.
- Timesitheus became the Praetorian Prefect. This was a very important job, like being the head of the Emperor's special guard and a top advisor.
Persia
- Shapur I became the new king of Persia. He took over after his father, Ardashir I.
- The ancient city of Bagram in Afghanistan was left empty around this time.
- Shapur I also added some parts of the Kushan Empire to his own kingdom.
Europe
- On November 1, a battle called the Battle of Samhain was fought in Ireland.
Who Was Born in 241?
- Cao Mao, who would later become an emperor of the Kingdom of Wei in China, was possibly born this year. He died in 260.
Who Passed Away in 241?
- Ardashir I, who was the very first ruler of the Sassanid dynasty in Persia, died this year.
- Zhuge Jin, an important minister in the Chinese Kingdom of Wu, passed away. He was the older brother of the famous strategist Zhuge Liang. He was born in 174.
- Sun Deng, the oldest son of Sun Quan, also died. He was born in 209.
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