248. _Philip_ was murdered by the soldiers.

251. _Decius_ destroyed himself, after having

been defeated by the Goths.

253. _Gallus_ was slain in battle, with his

competitor Emilianus.

259. _Valerian_ was taken prisoner by Sapor,

king of Persia, who caused him

to be cruelly murdered.

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