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Valentinian I

American  
[val-uhn-tin-ee-uhn] / ˌvæl ənˈtɪn i ən /
Also Valentinianus I

noun

  1. a.d. 321?–375, emperor of Western Roman Empire 364–375.


Valentinian I British  
/ ˌvælənˈtɪnɪən, ˌvælənˌtɪnɪˈeɪnəs /

noun

  1. 321–375 ad , emperor of the Western Roman Empire (364–375); appointed his brother Valens to rule the Eastern Empire

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Theodosius, general of Valentinian I, campaign of, 328, 329.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

Under Julian and Jovian the Arians enjoyed full toleration, and while Valentinian I pursued a similar policy, Valens went further and gave Arianism his support.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

In this edict Valentinian I confirms the immunities of the heathen priesthood which had been restored by Julian.

From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen

From the reign of Valentinian I, and especially from the reign of Theodosius I, the laws against heretics continued to increase with surprising regularity.

From The Inquisition A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church by Conway, Bertrand L. (Bertrand Louis)

His successors, Jovian, Valentinian I and Valens, adhered to the policy of Constantine the Great.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

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