259

Years: 255 256 257 258 - 259 - 260 261 262 263
Decades: 220s 230s 240s - 250s - 260s 270s 280s
Centuries: 2nd century - 3rd century - 4th century

Events

Postumus revolts against Gallienus, in Gaul. The western provinces of Britain and Spain, join his independent realm—which is called in modern times the Gallic Empire.
Pope Dionysius elected to office.
Roman fort of Wiesbaden (Germany) captured by the Alamanni (possibly 260)

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