Succession
Jovian & his infant son Varronianus assume the Consulship
7 historical records
Jovian & his infant son Varronianus assume the Consulship
Death of Jovian, the male line of Constantius Chlorus is now extinct. Death of Jovian, suffocated in his sleep by charcoal fumes, foul play not suspected
Jovian dies & the Army generals decide to choose Valentian as his successor
Succeeds as Emperor of the East, named co-Augustus by his elder brother Valentinian
Names his brother Valens Emperor of the East, 1st to split the Empire
Rules the west of the Empire from Milan
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, with virtual unanimity of the army