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.

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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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Example Sentences

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)

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

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