Succession
Succeeds as Western Roman Emperor
Role range: 0375-0392
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Valentinian II Biography and Timeline
Follow Valentinian II through 13 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Valentinian II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
13Distinct records
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375–392Years on this page
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Succession
Gratian nominates Theodosius as Emperor in the east rather than Valentian
Role range: 0375-0392
380
Cunctos Populos
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
Role range: 0375-0392
Edict of Thessalonika
The Edict of Thessalonika is jointly issued by Theodosius I, Gratian, and Valentinian II
Role range: 0375-0392
Edict of Thessalonika
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
Role range: 0375-0392
Nicene Christianity
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
Role range: 0375-0392
383
Young Valentinian Retains Italy
Valentinian II continued to rule Italy and neighbouring territories after Magnus Maximus took control of much of the western empire.
386
Valentinian Faces Renewed Pressure
The court of Valentinian II remained vulnerable to pressure from Magnus Maximus despite an uneasy coexistence between the rival western governments.
387
Exile of Valentinian II
Magnus invades Italy & forces Valentian to seek exile under Theodosius
Role range: 0375-0392
Invasion of Italy
Magnus invades Italy & forces Valentian to seek exile under Theodosius
Role range: 0375-0392
Valentinian Flees to Eastern Court
Valentinian II and his family fled from Italy after the invasion by Magnus Maximus and sought assistance from Theodosius I.
392
Assassination of Valentinian II
Death of Valentinian II, assassinated
Role range: 0375-0392
Death of Valentinian II
Death of Valentinian II, assassinated
Role range: 0375-0392
Records, sources and methodology
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