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355 in Roman Empire

Explore 12 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 355.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 355

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Auxentius Becomes Bishop Of Milan

Auxentius ยท Milan ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Auxentius, associated with the non Nicene theological party, became bishop after the exile of Dionysius.

Consul

Arbito, Flavius ยท Rome ยท Consul ยท Government / Government of Roman Empire

Appointed Consul

Dionysius Confronts Arian Controversy

Dionysius ยท Milan ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Dionysius of Milan became involved in the doctrinal controversies of the reign of Constantius II.

Dionysius Faces Milan Council

Dionysius ยท Milan ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

At the Council of Milan in 355, Bishop Dionysius opposed pressure to condemn Athanasius.

Dionysius Sent Into Exile

Dionysius ยท Milan ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Dionysius was exiled after resisting imperial demands during the council dispute of 355.

Julian Appointed Caesar in Gaul

Julian ยท Gaul ยท Warfare / Military

Constantius II named Julian Caesar and sent him west to restore Roman authority in Gaul amid Germanic attacks.

Rebellion of put down the

Constantius II ยท Warfare / Civil War

Silvanus is killed when Constantius sends Ursucimus to put down the rebellion

Rebellion of put down the

Silvanus ยท Warfare / Military

Silvanus is killed when Constantius sends Ursucimus to put down the rebellion

Rebellion of put down the

Ursucinus ยท Warfare / Military

Silvanus is killed when Constantius sends Ursucimus to put down the rebellion

Rebellion of Rebels in Cologne

Silvanus ยท Cologne ยท Warfare / Military

Silvanus troops declare him Emperor

Succession

Constantius II ยท Warfare / Civil War

Constantius II appoints his 23 yr old cousin Julian the Apostate as joint Casar

Succession

Julian, Flavius Claudius ยท Rome ยท Caesar ยท Government / Government of Roman Empire

Constantius II appoints his 23 year old cousin Julian the Apostate as joint Caesar

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