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Valerean Valens
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Valerean Valens, Emperor of Rome and provinces of the Roman Empire.
Name commonly known as: Valerean Valens *** Latin Roman Name: Caius Aurelius Valerian Valens *** Reigned as Roman Emperor /
Caesar: He was created 'Augustus' by Licinius I in 316 AD *** Dynasty / Historical Period:
In 285 the Roman Empire was split in half by Diocletian - The
Western Roman Empire and the other half became known as the Eastern
Roman Empire or the Byzantine Empire ***
Place and Date of Death:
Died 317 ***
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On the death of Galerius in 311AD there were four men
calling themselves Emperors - Licinius in Asia, Daza Maximin
in Egypt, Maxentius at Rome, and Constantine in Gaul. During
their joint reigns Licinius and Constantine were almost
continuously at war with each other. Valerean Valens had
been the dux limitis in Dacia (Thrace). This title indicated
that he was a commander of high rank in the Roman army who
was responsible for at least two legions. Licinius appointed
Aurelius Valerian Valens as his fellow Augustus in early
December 316 to assist him in his battles against
Constantine. Licinius was defeated in battle by Constantine
in 317 and forced to surrender and make peace. Terms for the
treaty demanded by Constantine included the order for
Licinius to depose and execute the newly appointed Valerean
Valens.
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