# Gallic Empire established (260)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/260-gallic-empire-established
Location: Gaul

Postumus created a breakaway imperial regime controlling Gaul, Britain and parts of Hispania. Within the broader Roman Gaul period, Roman conquest transformed Gaul through provincial government, roads, cities, citizenship and cultural exchange. The later empire brought Christianity, civil wars, frontier pressure and the rise of successor kingdoms. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Roman Empire (Roman imperial rule in Gaul). Gallic Empire established is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Gallic Empire established is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Roman Empire](https://history-france.com/rulers/roman-empire)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Gallic Empire established](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Gallic+Empire+established&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Gallic Empire established](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Gallic+Empire+established)
- [Wikipedia — History of France overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_France)