A hundred and ninety-seven senators elected from the equestrian order.

Lucius Postumius is, with his army, cut off by the Gauls.

Cneius and Publius Scipio defeat Hasdrubal in Spain, and gain possession of that country.

The remains of the army, defeated at Cannae, are sent off to Sicily, there to remain until the termination of the war.

An alliance is formed between Philip, king of Macedon, and Hannibal.