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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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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

Death of Valentinian I; he is succeeded by his son Gratian and Valentinian II, his infant brother.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

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

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

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

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