Valentinian II
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Summary
Valentinian II was born on January 1, 371[1], in Augusta Treverorum[2]. He died on May 15, 392[3], in Vienne[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,946 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Valentinian I[7]
- Mother: Justina[8]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[9]
- Position held: Roman emperor[10], ancient Roman senator[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Family: Valentinianic dynasty[13], Theodosian dynasty[14]
- Noble title: Roman emperor[15]
- Commons category: Valentinianus II[16]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[17]
- Topic's main category: Category:Valentinianus II[18]
- Manner of death: suicide[19]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], The New Student's Reference Work[24], Pauly–Wissowa[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[26]
- Time period: Roman Empire[27]
- Cognomen: Valentinianus[28]
- Sibling: Gratian[29], Galla[30], Grata[31]
Why It Matters
Valentinian II has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Edict of Thessalonica[34], a statute[35], in Ancient Rome[36], written by Theodosius I[37].
FAQs
Where was Valentinian II born?
Valentinian II was born in Augusta Treverorum[2].
Where did Valentinian II die?
Valentinian II died in Vienne[4].
Who were Valentinian II's parents?
Valentinian II's father was Valentinian I[7]. Valentinian II's mother was Justina[8].
What did Valentinian II do for work?
Valentinian II worked as a politician[5].