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241 BCE

241 BCE in world history: 5 events and 3 deaths. 372 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Battle

    Battle of the Aegates

    The Battle of the Aegates was a naval battle fought in 241 BCE off the western coast of Sicily, in which the Roman fleet defeated the Carthaginian navy.

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Wars and longer events

Died in 241 BCE 3

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