221

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

Decades: 170s 180s 190s 200s 210s - 220s - 230s 240s 250s 260s 270s

Years: 216 217 218 219 220 - 221 - 222 223 224 225 226

Events

June 26 - Roman Emperor Elagabalus adopts Alexander Severus as his heir.
Liu Bei, Chinese warlord and descendant of the royal family of the Han Dynasty, proclaims himself emperor. The Shu Han Kingdom was established.

Births

Deaths

Gongsun Kang, Chinese warlord in Liaodong and northwestern Korea