253 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 2nd century – 3rd century – 4th century |
| Decades: | 220s 230s 240s – 250s – 260s 270s 280s |
| Years: | 250 251 252 – 253 – 254 255 256 |
The year 253 (written as CCLIII in Roman numerals) was a regular year that began on a Saturday. This was according to the Julian calendar, which was used a long time ago.
Important Events of 253
Changes in the Roman Empire
New Emperors and Challenges
The year 253 was a very busy time for the Roman Empire. Many different leaders tried to become emperor. This period is sometimes called the "Thirty Tyrants" because so many people claimed to be in charge.
One of these leaders was a man named Aemilianus. He was a Roman general. The Roman Senate (a powerful group of leaders) declared Aemilianus an "enemy of the State." This meant they did not support him.
Even so, Aemilianus ruled the Roman Empire for about three months. He promised to fight in a region called Thrace. He also planned to go to war against the Persian Empire. The Senate even gave him the important title of Pontifex Maximus, which was a religious leader role.
However, Aemilianus was later killed in a place called Spoletium. After his death, the Roman soldiers stationed near the Rhine River chose a new emperor. His name was Publius Valerianus.
Valerian's Rule Begins
When Valerian I became emperor, he decided to split the Roman Empire into two parts. This was likely to make it easier to manage.
A major battle happened in 253 called the Battle of Barbalissos. King Shapur I of the Persian Empire fought against the Roman army. The Roman army had about 70,000 soldiers, led by Emperor Valerian I. The Persians won this battle, which took place in Syria at a location called Barbalissos.
Religious Events
Leaders of the Church
In 253, Pope Cornelius was sent away from Rome. This was a form of punishment called exile.
On June 25, a new pope was chosen. His name was Pope Lucius I. He became the 22nd pope. However, Lucius I was also arrested very soon after he was chosen. He was also sent into exile, just like Pope Cornelius.
People Who Passed Away in 253
- Pope Cornelius, a leader of the Christian church.
- Aemilianus, a Roman emperor.
- Trebonianus Gallus, another Roman emperor.
- Volusianus, also a Roman emperor.
- Saint Babylas, an important religious leader from Antioch.
- Fei Yi, a high-ranking general from the Shu Kingdom in ancient China.
- Zhuge Ke, a military officer from the Wu Kingdom in ancient China. He was born in 203.
- Sun He, a son of Sun Quan, who was a powerful ruler in ancient China.
- Ehe Shaoge, a general who belonged to the Qiang people.
See also
In Spanish: 253 para niños
