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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 303. This year saw 2 significant events.

4th Century300s

303 Timeline

  1. First official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churche

    First official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churches to be closed and scriptures burnt

  2. On a voyage preaching the gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France

    On a voyage preaching the gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France

Events

First official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churche

First official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churches to be closed and scriptures burnt

On a voyage preaching the gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France

On a voyage preaching the gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 303?
In 303, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include First official Roman edict for persecution of Christians issued by Emperor Diocletian at Nicomedia, ordering all churche, On a voyage preaching the gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France.

People in 303

Diocletian

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