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Valentinian I (Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375), sometimes called Valentinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 364 to 375. He ruled the Western half of the empire, while his brother Valens ruled the East.
- 26 February 364 – 17 November 375
- Nicene Christianity
Apr 12, 2024 · Valentinian I was a Roman emperor from 364 to 375 who skillfully and successfully defended the frontiers of the Western Empire against Germanic invasions. Valentinian, who was the son of an army officer stationed in Pannonia (in central Europe), joined the army and served with his father in Africa.
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VALENTINIAN I, ROMAN EMPEROR. Ruled 364 – 375; b. Pannonia. A career soldier elected by military and civil officials to succeed Jovian, he named his brother Valens co-emperor and resigned the East to him. Valentinian personally directed the war against the barbarians on the Rhine and Danube and tried unsuccessfully to prevent governmental ...
The reign of Gratian and Theodosius I. Following Valentinian’s sudden death in 375, the West was governed by his son Gratian, then 16 years old, who had been given the title of Augustus as early as 367. The Pannonian army, rife with intrigue, quickly proclaimed Gratian’s half-brother, Valentinian II, only four years old.
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Nov 19, 2021 · Valentinian I was a Roman emperor in the years 364-375 CE. He ruled the western and eastern parts of the empire; over time, he handed over the rule in the eastern part to his brother - Valens. After a few years, he appointed Gratian as co-emperor. He died of nervousness.
Valentinian I ( Latin: Valentinianus; 321 – 17 November 375), sometimes called Valentinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 364 to 375. He ruled the Western half of the empire, while his brother Valens ruled the East. During his reign, he fought successfully against the Alamanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians, strengthening the border fortifications ...
An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors. Valentinian I (364-375 A.D) Walter E. Roberts Emory University. Introduction. Valentinian was one of Rome's last great warrior emperors. [ [1]] There was a power vacuum after the death of Julian , last ruler of the Neo-Flavian line.
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