third century
After second, before fourth
The third century is the period from the years 201 to 300.
Century numbering runs one ahead of the year numbers, so the 200s constitute the third century, the 1900s the twentieth century, and so on.
Third-century Rome faced military and economic crises.
- NeoplatonismPlotinus's systematic mystical metaphysics
- ZenobiaAncient Syrian rebel queen
- Roman provincesConquered lands under imperial administration
- Roman armyAncient empire's military force
- Sassanid EmpireLate ancient Persian state
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Years 2001 through 2100
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third centurymodern period
Recent centuries onward
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third centurymodern age
Current historical epoch
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