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Anastasius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

Anastasius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

Anastasius I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

Events Before

  1. BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rom

    BC Roman-Gaulish Wars: Battle of the Allia - Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leads to subsequent sacking of Rome

  2. Roman Emperor Theodosius I declares Christianity the state religion

    Theodosius I (Ancient Greek: Θεοδόσιος Theodosios; 11 January 347 – 17 January 395), also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman emperor from 379 to 395.

  3. Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor, though unrecognized by Eastern Emperor Theodosius

    Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor, though unrecognized by Eastern Emperor Theodosius

Events After

  1. St Anastasius I ends his reign as Catholic Pope

    Pope Anastasius I was the bishop of Rome from 27 November 399 to his death on 19 December 401. Anastasius was born in Rome, and was the son of Maximus.

  2. St. Innocent I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

    St. Innocent I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

  3. Last known gladiator competition in Rome

    Last known gladiator competition in Rome

  4. Arsacius of Tarsus is installed as puppet Archbishop of Constantinople after the expulsion of John Chrysostom, promptin

    Arsacius of Tarsus is installed as puppet Archbishop of Constantinople after the expulsion of John Chrysostom, prompting people of the city to worship outside the city walls in protest

  5. "The Great Invasion" sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebi cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of

    "The Great Invasion" sees a vast horde of Vandals, Alans, and Suebi cross the Rhine at Mainz, beginning the invasion of Gaul

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