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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

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

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

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)