301
Year 301 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Postumius and Nepotianus. The denomination 301 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
- Caesar Galerius begins a major war against the Carpi and Bastarnae and wins the first of several victories.
- September: Emperor Diocletian issues a reform that revalues the Roman currency.
- November: Diocletian issues his Edict on Maximum Prices, which, rather than halting rampant inflation, causes widespread panic and an increase in inflation. The measure is quickly abandoned.
Armenia
- King Tiridates III proclaims Christianity as the official state religion, making Armenia the first nation to adopt Christianity as its official religion. Construction of the original Etchmiadzin Cathedral by Gregory the Illuminator begins.
Europe
- September 3 - The republic of San Marino is established.
Asia
- February 3 - May 30 - Sima Lun briefly usurps the Jin Dynasty.
Births
- Xie Ai, Chinese general of the Former Liang state
Deaths
- June 5 - Sima Lun, Chinese usurper
- Sun Xiu, Chinese official and politician