310 - Definition and Overview

Events

• While Constantine was campaigning against the Bructeri, Maximian attempted to make himself emperor at Arles. Constantine's troops swiftly returned, forcing Maximian to flee. He surrenders at Marseille.
• Constantine builds a bridge over the Rhine at Cologne.
• Pope Miltiades succeeds Pope Eusebius.
• Shapur II becomes king of Persia.

Births

• Ausonius, Roman poet and rhetorician
• Epiphanius of Salamis, Church Father

Deaths

• Maximian, former Roman Emperor and father of Emperor Maxentius (executed)
• Pope Eusebius (in exile)