230s - Definition and Overview

Centuries: 2nd century - 3rd century - 4th century

Decades: 180s - 190s - 200s - 210s - 220s - 230s - 240s - 250s - 260s - 270s - 280s

Years: 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239

Events

• Alexander Severus is slain in a mutiny led by Maximinus Thrax, ending the Severan Dynasty and beginning (what many historians believe) the Crisis of the Third Century.

Significant people

• Maximinus Thrax, Roman Emperor