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Millennium: 1st millennium
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Decades: 220s  230s  240s  – 250s –  260s  270s  280s
Years: 251 252 253254 – 255 256 257


The year 254 (written as CCLIV in Roman numerals) was a common year. It started on a Sunday according to the Julian calendar.

What Happened in 254 AD?

Events in the Roman Empire

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A coin showing Emperor Valerian

In 254 AD, two important leaders became Roman Consuls. A consul was a very high-ranking official in the Roman Empire. They were like top leaders who helped run the government.

The two men who became consuls were:

These two men were also emperors at the time. Being a consul was a big honor and showed their power.

Religious Events

On May 12 of this year, a new pope was chosen. The pope is the leader of the Catholic Church.

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