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General

Population: Between 190 and 230 million*

• Religion: Pope Pontian dies and Pope Anterus of Greece appointed
• Deaths: Pope Pontian, Emperor Alexander Severus

Europe

• Roman Empire: Alexander Severus murdered in army meeting
  Maximus becomes Emperor - start of "Barracks Emperors"
  Start of civil war and chaos following death of Emperor Alexander Severus