Succession375
Succeeds as Western Roman Emperor
Historical person
Valentinian II Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Valentinian II, based on 10 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
10 records375–3928 events1 places
Chronological biography
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378
Succession378
Gratian nominates Theodosius as Emperor in the east rather than Valentian
380
Cunctos Populos27 February 380
The Edict of Thessalonika, also known as Cunctos populos, orders all subjects of the Roman Empire to profess the faith of the bishops of Rome and Alexandria, making Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire
Edict of Thessalonika27 February 380
The Edict of Thessalonika is jointly issued by Theodosius I, Gratian, and Valentinian II
Edict of Thessalonika27 February 380
The Edict of Thessalonika, also known as Cunctos populos, orders all subjects of the Roman Empire to profess the faith of the bishops of Rome and Alexandria, making Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire
Nicene Christianity27 February 380
The Edict of Thessalonika, also known as Cunctos populos, orders all subjects of the Roman Empire to profess the faith of the bishops of Rome and Alexandria, making Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire
387
Exile of Valentinian II387
Magnus invades Italy & forces Valentian to seek exile under Theodosius
Invasion of Italy387
Magnus invades Italy & forces Valentian to seek exile under Theodosius
392
Assassination of Valentinian II15 May 392
Death of Valentinian II, assassinated
Death of Valentinian II15 May 392
Death of Valentinian II, assassinated
Titles and roles
Emperor
Record provenance
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