Roman Rulers

Valens

the Lost

Century4th c. AD
DynastyValentinian
Reign14 years
OriginPannonia
DeathKilled in battle
ReligionChristian

Valens was a Roman emperor of the Valentinian dynasty active in the 4th c. AD originally from Pannonia. Held power for 14 years and was killed in battle.

Historical Note

Killed at Adrianople (378 AD) — a catastrophe that signaled the end of Roman military dominance.

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