Gratian

[ grey-shee-uhn, -shuhn ]

noun

1. Flavius Gratianus, a.d. 359–383, Roman emperor 375–383.

Gratian

/ ˈɡreɪʃɪən /

noun

1. Gratian359383MRomanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Latin name Flavius Gratianus. 359–383 ad , Roman emperor (367–383): ruled with his father Valentinian I (367–375); ruled the Western Roman Empire with his brother Valentinian II (375-83); appointed Theodosius I emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (379)

Example Sentences

Gaul is invaded by the Alemanni; they are repulsed by Gratian.

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Gratian completed the Decretum about 1151, and probably survived some years, but I have not met with the date of his death.

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Five months after the death of Valens the Emperor Gratian did a deed perhaps unparalleled.

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He refused to allow the Emperor Marcellus to enter the church because he was stained with the blood of Gratian.

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The fame of Gratian, before he had accomplished the twentieth year of his age, was equal to that of the most celebrated princes.

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