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Year 309 (CCCIX) 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 Licinianus and Constantius (or, less frequently, year 1062 Ab urbe condita). The denomination 309 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

  • The Spanish provinces revolt from the control of Maxentius, acknowledging Constantine the Great as their Emperor.
  • A plague that may be related to anthrax spreads across the Roman Empire, causing a drastic decline in the population.

    • Persia

  • King Hormizd II, Shah of the Persian Empire, dies after a 7-year reign and a power struggle for the succession ensues. He is succeeded by his son Shapur II.

    • North America

  • The limber pine called Twister begins growing.

    • Religion

  • Pope Marcellus I is banished from Rome by the Emperor Maxentius.
  • April 18 – Pope Eusebius succeeds Marcellus as the 31st pope, but is himself banished on August 17 to Sicily (These events may have taken place in 310).

    • Deaths

  • Hormizd II, king of the Persian Empire
  • Pope Marcellus I
  • Saint Alban (possible date—also 304)
  • Saint Elias and companions

    • References

    309 Wikipedia
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