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Gratian

Roman emperor who ruled the Western Empire during the fourth century

Did you know?He was the first emperor to refuse the traditional pagan title of Pontifex Maximus, signaling a major shift towards a Christian empire.

Gratian (Latin: Gratianus; 18 April 359 – 25 August 383) was emperor of the Western Roman Empire from 367 to 383. The eldest son of Valentinian I, Gratian was raised to the rank of Augustus as a child and inherited the West after his father's death in 375.

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Age at death: 24
Years since death: 1643

Born: April 18, AD 359 · Sirmium, Serbia
Died: August 25, AD 383
Nationality: Roman
Known for: Royalty, Politics, Military

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Father: Valentinian I
Mother: Marina Severa
Spouses: Constantia, Laeta

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