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387 in Roman Empire

Explore 8 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 387.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 387

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Ambrose Baptises Augustine

Ambrose ยท Milan ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Ambrose baptised Augustine at Milan in 387 after Augustine's conversion to Christianity.

Chrysostom Preaches After Tax Riot

John Chrysostom ยท Antioch ยท Religion / Roman Catholic Church

John Chrysostom delivered homilies in Antioch after a tax revolt brought imperial reprisals, urging the population to repent and remain steadfast.

Exile of Valentinian II

Valentinian II ยท House / House of Valentinian

Magnus invades Italy & forces Valentian to seek exile under Theodosius

Invasion of Italy

Valentinian II ยท House / House of Valentinian

Magnus invades Italy & forces Valentian to seek exile under Theodosius

Justina Seeks Aid for Valentinian

Justina ยท Thessalonica ยท Warfare / Civil War

Justina accompanied her son Valentinian II eastward to seek the support of Theodosius against Magnus Maximus.

Maximus Invades Northern Italy

Magnus Maximus ยท Italy ยท Warfare / Civil War

Magnus Maximus advanced into Italy to remove Valentinian II and extend his own authority over the western Roman Empire.

Theodosius Plans Western Intervention

Theodosius I ยท Constantinople ยท Warfare / Civil War

Theodosius I prepared a military campaign against Magnus Maximus after the latter displaced Valentinian II from Italy.

Valentinian Flees to Eastern Court

Valentinian II ยท Thessalonica ยท Warfare / Civil War

Valentinian II and his family fled from Italy after the invasion by Magnus Maximus and sought assistance from Theodosius I.

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