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The Year 267: A Crucible of Empires

An academic exploration of the pivotal events, political machinations, and societal shifts that defined a critical year in the 3rd Century.

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Chronological Frameworks

Global Calendrical Systems in 267 AD

The year 267 AD, designated as a common year commencing on a Tuesday within the Julian calendar, was understood through a diverse array of calendrical systems across the known world. These systems reflect the varied cultural and political landscapes of the era.

Calendar System Year Designation
Gregorian calendar 267 (CCLXVII)
Ab urbe condita 1020
Assyrian calendar 5017
Balinese saka calendar 188โ€“189
Bengali calendar โˆ’327 โ€“ โˆ’326
Berber calendar 1217
Buddhist calendar 811
Burmese calendar โˆ’371
Byzantine calendar 5775โ€“5776
Chinese calendar Fire Dog year (Bingchen) 2964 or 2757; Fire Pig year (Dinghai) 2965 or 2758
Coptic calendar โˆ’17 โ€“ โˆ’16
Discordian calendar 1433
Ethiopian calendar 259โ€“260
Hebrew calendar 4027โ€“4028
Hindu calendars (Vikram Samvat) 323โ€“324
Hindu calendars (Shaka Samvat) 188โ€“189
Hindu calendars (Kali Yuga) 3367โ€“3368
Holocene calendar 10267
Iranian calendars 355 BP โ€“ 354 BP
Islamic calendar 366 BH โ€“ 365 BH
Javanese calendar 146โ€“147
Julian calendar 267 (CCLXVII)
Korean calendar 2600
Minguo calendar 1645 before ROC (ๆฐ‘ๅ‰1645ๅนด)
Nanakshahi calendar โˆ’1201
Seleucid era 578/579 AG
Thai solar calendar 809โ€“810
Tibetan calendar Male Fire-Dog year (393 or 12 or โˆ’760); Female Fire-Boar year (394 or 13 or โˆ’759)

Epochal Occurrences

Roman Empire: External Pressures and Internal Strife

The year 267 AD was marked by significant external threats and internal political instability within the Roman Empire, a period often referred to as the Crisis of the Third Century.

  • First Gothic Invasion: A formidable coalition of Goths, originating from Scandinavia, and Sarmatians, from the Iranian plateau, launched a major incursion into the Roman Balkans and Greece. They systematically ravaged the provinces of Moesia and Thrace, demonstrating the vulnerability of the empire's frontiers.
  • Heruli Naval Offensive: The Germanic tribe of Heruli engaged in a significant naval campaign, invading the Black Sea coast. After an unsuccessful assault on the strategic cities of Byzantium and Cyzicus, their fleet of approximately 500 ships was engaged by the Roman navy. While the Roman fleet achieved a tactical victory, the Heruli managed to escape into the Aegean Sea, where they proceeded to raid the islands of Lemnos and Skyros.
  • Sack of Greek Cities: The Gothic forces continued their destructive advance, penetrating deep into Greece. They sacked numerous historically significant cities, including Athens, Corinth, Argos, and Sparta. Following the sack of Athens, a citizen militia, led by the historian Dexippus, managed to repel the invaders. This success was bolstered by the intervention of the Roman army under Emperor Gallienus, who secured a crucial victory near the Nestos River, effectively halting the Gothic advance on the empire's core territories.
  • Internal Usurpation: In a demonstration of the ongoing internal power struggles, Aureolus, who had been tasked with defending Italy, defeated Victorinus, a claimant to the imperial throne in Gaul. Subsequently, Aureolus was proclaimed emperor by his own troops and initiated a march towards Rome, further destabilizing the political landscape.

Near East: The Rise of Zenobia

The eastern frontier of the Roman sphere saw a dramatic shift in power following the assassination of a key regional ruler, paving the way for a powerful female regent.

  • Assassination of Odaenathus: Septimius Odaenathus, the influential King of Palmyra, who had been instrumental in defending the Roman East against Sasanian Persia, was assassinated along with his eldest son. Historical accounts suggest this was likely the work of his nephew, stemming from a prior dispute.
  • Zenobia's Ascendancy: Following Odaenathus' death, his wife, Zenobia, assumed regency. She effectively took control of the Palmyrene Empire, ruling on behalf of her young son, Vaballathus. This marked the beginning of a period of significant expansion and challenge to Roman authority in the East.

Key Figures of 267 AD

Roman Leadership

The Roman Empire navigated a year of intense external threats and internal political maneuvering, with key figures playing crucial roles:

  • Emperor Gallienus: The reigning Roman Emperor, who personally led military campaigns against the Gothic invaders, securing a significant victory near the Nestos River.
  • Aureolus: A Roman general who, after defeating a rival claimant, was proclaimed emperor by his troops and began a march on Rome, highlighting the internal instability.
  • Victorinus: A co-emperor in the Gallic Empire, defeated by Aureolus, indicating the fragmentation of Roman authority.

Palmyrene Power

In the East, the Palmyrene Empire saw a significant transition in leadership:

  • Septimius Odaenathus: The powerful King of Palmyra, assassinated this year, whose previous military successes had bolstered Roman defenses in the East.
  • Zenobia: Odaenathus' wife, who ascended to power as regent, demonstrating formidable political acumen and ambition, and setting the stage for the Palmyrene Empire's zenith.
  • Vaballathus: Zenobia's young son, who ruled nominally under his mother's regency.

Notable Births

Pei Wei (Yimin)

A significant Chinese philosopher and politician of the Jin dynasty, Pei Wei (also known as Yimin) was born in 267 AD. His intellectual contributions would later influence Chinese political and philosophical discourse.

Notable Deaths

Assassinated Leaders

The year 267 AD saw the violent end to key figures, particularly within the Palmyrene leadership, with profound implications for regional politics.

  • Septimius Odaenathus: The King of Palmyra, a crucial Roman ally and military commander, was assassinated this year, marking a critical turning point for the Palmyrene Empire.
  • Septimius Herodianus: Co-king of Palmyra and son of Odaenathus, he was assassinated alongside his father.

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