298

The year 298 (CCXCVIII) was a common year beginning on a Saturday of the Julian calendar, in force on that date.

In the Roman Empire the year was named as the consulate of Faust and Gallus or, less commonly, as 1051 Ab urbe condita, its name being < i>298 later, from the Middle Ages, when the Anno Domini was established.

Events

• Galia-Germania (France) - A substance beats the alamanes in the Lingrones (Langres).
• The Emperor Diocletian reorganizes the Roman Empire, dividing the provinces inherited from the High Empire into other minors and uniting them in Diocese led by a vicar, who controls their governors, who hold the title of praes and that may have pretorian or consular rank.

Deaths

• Martirio de San Marcelo, centurion de San Marcelo Legio VII Gemina, in Tingis (current Tangier)in Mauritania Tingitana on 28 July.
• martyrdom of the saints Emeterio and Celedonius on March 3.