Valentinian II
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noun
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The third Augustus, the young Valentinian II, acquired for the time an independent sphere of authority in Italy.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Arthur Edward Romilly Boak
In his struggles against the Arian heresy he was opposed by Justina, mother of Valentinian II, and for a time by the young emperor himself, together with the courtiers and the Gothic troops.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
The Emperor Theodosius was appointed colleague of Gratian and Valentinian II, 378.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Joseph Cullen Ayer
His complete success, which resulted in the destruction of Maximus and his sons and the pacification of Gaul, led Theodosius to appoint him chief minister for his young brother-in-law 337 Valentinian II.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various
This Gildo was a native, a Moor, to whom the ministers of the young Valentinian II had thought it a good stroke of policy to confide the government of the province.
From Saint Augustin by Vincent O'Sullivan
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