271 - Definition and Overview

Years: 267 268 269 270 - 271 - 272 273 274 275
Decades: 240s 250s 260s - 270s - 280s 290s 300s
Centuries: 2nd century - 3rd century - 4th century

Events

Goths forced to withdraw across the Danube
Roman Emperor Aurelian withdraws troops to the Danube frontier, abandoning Dacia. (Note, this withdrawal may have lasted until 272. Both years are mentioned in various articles.)
Victorinus, Emperor of the Gallo-Roman Empire is assassinated by Attitianus, reportedly for reasons of personal revenge. Domitianus presumably serves as Emperor for a few days before replaced by Tetricus I.

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