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. He won two civil wars and was instrumental in establishing the Nicene Creed as the orthodox doctrine for Nicene Christianity. Theodosius was the last emperor to rule the entire Roman Empire before its administration was permanently split between the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.
Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his six year old son Arcadius co-emperor
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.
Historical Significance
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.
Key People
Theodosius I
Roman emperor prior to the Splitting of Rome into East and West from 379 to 395
Roman emperor prior to the Splitting of Rome into East and West from 379 to 395
Events Before
9th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
9th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet
Battle of Adrianople: Gothic rebel army defeats Roman forces under Emperor Valens, who is killed
The Battle of Adrianople, also known as Battle of Hadrianopolis, was fought between the Eastern Roman army led by the Roman emperor Valens and Gothic rebels (largely Thervings as well as Greutungs,...
Teotihuacan General Siyaj K'ak', conquers the important Mayan city Tikal and deposes its ruler
Teotihuacan General Siyaj K'ak', conquers the important Mayan city Tikal and deposes its ruler
Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian, charged with repelling the Goths
Theodosius installed as co-emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Gratian, charged with repelling the Goths
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Events After
St Damasus I dies and ends his reign as Catholic Pope. Began reign 366
Pope Damasus I (305 – 11 December 384), also known as Damasus of Rome, was the bishop of Rome from October 366 to his death in 384.
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Bishop Ambrose of Milan baptizes Augustine of Hippo
Ambrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c. 339 – 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
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
More from the 380s
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Theodosius I makes his adventus, or first formal entry, into Constantinople
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Siricius, bishop of Tarragona, elected as Bishop of Rome; first to style himself Pope
Bishop Ambrose of Milan baptizes Augustine of Hippo
Ambrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c. 339 – 4 April 397), canonized as Saint Ambrose, was a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
Battle at Aquileja: Emperor Theodosius beats emperor Magnus Maximis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 19, 383?
- 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. He won two civil wars and was instrumental in establishing the Nicene Creed as the orthodox doctrine for Nicene Christianity. Theodosius was the last emperor to rule the entire Roman Empire before its administration was permanently split between the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.
- Why is Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his six year old son Arcadius co-emperor significant?
- 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.
- Who was involved in Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his six year old son Arcadius co-emperor?
- Key figures include Theodosius I (Roman emperor prior to the Splitting of Rome into East and West from 379 to 395).