240s

Centuries: 2nd century - 3rd century - 4th century

Decades: 190s - 200s - 210s - 220s - 230s - 240s - 250s - 260s - 270s - 280s - 290s

Years: 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249

Events

• Crisis of the Third Century

Significant people

• Gordian III, Roman Emperor
• Philip the Arab, Roman Emperor