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Valerius Valens

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Also known as Aurelius Valerius Valens, Valens I

Roman emperor from 316 to 317

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Valerius Valens was a male ruler and Roman emperor during the Low Roman Empire. He was a member of the Valeria gens and held citizenship in Ancient Rome. His birth is recorded as January 1, 300, and he died on March 1, 317, as a result of homicide. The political system associated with his rule was the Roman Tetrarchy.

This historical figure is distinct from the individual named Valens. While specific details regarding his notable works or affiliations are not provided in the available records, he is referenced by 262 other encyclopedia articles.

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1941-05-13
Active to
1959-02-03

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Key facts

Reign
October 316 – c. February 317, (with Licinius , against Constantine I )
Born
Aurelius Valens
Died
317 (shortly after 1 March)

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Encyclopedic overview

Aurelius Valerius Valens (/ˈveɪlənz/; died shortly after 1 March 317), rarely enumerated as Valens I, was briefly Roman emperor from late 316 to early 317. He was proclaimed emperor by Licinius, emperor of the East, during his war against Constantine I, emperor of the West.

Biography

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Valerius Valens” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.