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Year 308 (CCCVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Valerius and Valerius (or, less frequently, year 1061 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 308 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.

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Roman Empire

  • April – History of Trier: Roman usurper Maxentius banishes his father, Maximian, who flees to the court of Constantine the Great in modern Trier.
  • November 11 – The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Maxentius a public enemy and Licinius is proclaimed Augustus, while rival contender Constantine I is declared Caesar of Britain and Gaul.
  • Under Constantine I, the Romans defeat the Germans along the Rhine frontier.
  • Domitius Alexander is acclaimed emperor (against Maxentius) in Carthage; the African provinces come under his rule. This is a dangerous situation, because Rome depends on the African grain supply.
  • Construction of the Basilica of Maxentius (Basilica Nova), the largest building in the Roman Forum, is begun.

    • Asia

  • The Han Zhao Dynasty is established in northern China, marking the official inception of the long lasting Uprising of the Five Barbarians.

    • Religion

  • May 27 or June 26 – Pope Marcellus I succeeds Pope Marcellinus as the 30th pope.

    • References

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