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Valentinian II

American  
Or Valentinianus II

noun

  1. a.d. c371–392, emperor of the Western Roman Empire 375–392.


Valentinian II British  

noun

  1. 371–392 ad , emperor of the Western Roman Empire (375–392), reigning jointly with his half brother Gratian until 383

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Theodosius established Valentinian II, the son of Gratian, in the West and then returned to the East.

From History Of Ancient Civilization by Seignobos, Charles

Valentinian II, Emperor, 20; expelled from Italy, 20; restored, 20; kills Maximus, 20.

From Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England by Bede, Cuthbert

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

It was thought that his successor, Valentinian II, being feebler, would be more obliging.

From Saint Augustin by O'Sullivan, Vincent

She took her revenge, however, by publishing a decree that the Arian worship should be lawful throughout the dominions of her son, Valentinian II.

From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred