269

The year 269 (CCLXIX) was a common year beginning on a Friday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire the year was named as the year of the consulate of Claudius and Paterno or, less commonly, as 1022 Ab urbe condita, being its denomination as 269 later, from the Middle Ages, when the Anno Domini was established.

Events

• The horses occupy Athens.
• Victorino is proclaimed emperor of the Gallic Empire.
• Felix I is elected pope.

Deaths

• February 14: Valentine, Christian monk.