Succession
Jovian & his infant son Varronianus assume the Consulship
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364 in Roman Empire
Explore 12 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 364.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 364
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January
February
Death of Jovian
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
Death of Valentinian I
Jovian dies & the Army generals decide to choose Valentian as his successor
March
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the East, named co-Augustus by his elder brother Valentinian
Succession
Names his brother Valens Emperor of the East, 1st to split the Empire
Other events (month unknown)
Brothers Divide Imperial Administration
Valentinian took responsibility for the western provinces while Valens administered the eastern half.
Capital
Rules the west of the Empire from Milan
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Rome, with virtual unanimity of the army
Valentinian Accepts Imperial Office
Valentinian accepted acclamation at Nicaea and assumed responsibility for the empire's government.
Valentinian Appoints Brother Valens
Valentinian elevated his brother Valens to the imperial rank of Augustus in March 364.
Valentinian Elected By Troops
Following Jovian's death, senior officers selected Valentinian as Roman emperor in February 364.
Valentinian Establishes Western Court
The western emperor governed principally from important military and administrative centres including Milan and Trier.
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