378

This article is about the year 378. For other uses, see 378 (number).

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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

Mid-February: The Lentienses cross frozen Rhine, invading Roman Empire.
May: The Lentienses are defeated by Gratianus, in the Battle of Argentovaria.
August 9: Battle of Adrianople: A large Roman army led by Emperor Valens is defeated by the Visigoths in present-day Turkey. Valens is killed along with two-thirds of his army.
Valens completed the aqueduct of Constantinople begun by Constantine I

The Americas

Siyah K'ak' begins to replace Mayan kings with relatives of Spearthrower Owl, emperor of Teotihuacan.

By Topic

Religion

Gregory Nazianzus is ordained bishop of Constantinople.
Theodosius I becomes eastern Roman emperor after the death of Valens.
Pope Damasus I is accused of adultery but is exonerated by emperor Gratian.

Births

Germanus of Auxerre, bishop of Auxerre

Deaths

Roman Emperor Valens (at the Battle of Adrianople)
Khui Ningomba, Meitei King of Manipur.

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