Ambrose Consecrated As Bishop
After rapid preparation Ambrose became bishop of Milan in December 374.
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374 in Roman Empire
Explore 11 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 374.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 374
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Ambrose Elected Bishop Of Milan
The congregation acclaimed Ambrose as bishop in 374 despite his not yet being baptised.
Ambrose Mediates Election Dispute
Ambrose, then a provincial governor, tried to restore order among factions disputing the choice of bishop.
Ambrose Receives Baptism
Ambrose was baptised before his consecration because he had been a catechumen when elected.
Auxentius Dies As Bishop
The death of Auxentius in 374 reopened the contest over the Milanese episcopate.
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Milan
Governor
Appointed Governor of Moesia Prima
Invasion of Danube
The Sarmatians & Germans breach the walls of the forts of the Danube. Marches to the Danube & repulses the invasion
Valentinian Concludes Rhine Settlement
A peace arrangement with Macrian stabilised part of the frontier after years of campaigning.
Valentinian Moves Toward Danube
Sarmatian and Quadi attacks prompted the emperor to direct operations on the middle Danube.
Valentinian Negotiates With Macrian
The emperor dealt diplomatically with the Alamannic leader Macrian as frontier policy shifted between warfare and agreement.
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