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Year 298 (CCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Faustus and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 1051 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 298 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Events

By place

Roman Empire

• Battle of Lingones: Constantius Chlorus defeats the Alamanni in the territory of the Lingones (Langres) in Gaul. He strengthens the border along the Rhine frontier.
• Battle of Vindonissa: Constantius I defeats the Alamanni at Vindonissa (modern Switzerland).
• March 10 – Emperor Maximian concludes his campaign in North Africa against the Berbers, and makes a triumphal entry into Carthage.
• The Baths of Diocletian are commissioned by Maximian in honor of Emperor Diocletian.
• Christians are expelled from the Roman army.

Persia

• Galerius invades Armenia with an army of 25,000 men. He makes personal reconnaissances, and marched deep in occupied Mesopotamia.
• Battle of Satala: Galerius decisively defeats king Narseh. He captures the Persian camp, including Narseh's family, harem and treasure.
• King Tiridates III is restored as ruler of Armenia.

Asia

• The manufacture of cultured silk becomes popular from Korea to Japan.

Births

• Athanasius of Alexandria, bishop and opponent of Arianism (d. 373)

Deaths

• Diophantus, mathematician (approximate date)
• King Chaekgye of Baekje

References