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Valentinian II, Western Roman Emperor (371 - 392)

Western Roman Emperor 375-392. He is traditionally seen as the pawn of his advisers and mother. Full name: Flavius Valentinianus (from birth to accession); Flavius Valentinianus Augustus (as emperor). Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-6661?rskey=ZV7RjQ&result=3 Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentinian_II Relationships: Valentinian II was a nephew of Flavius Julius Valens (c. 328-376)

Gratian (359-383) was a brother of Valentinian II
Magnus Maximus (c. 335-27 Aug 388) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Valentinian II
Theodosius I (the Great) (c. 346-395) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Valentinian II
Valentinian I (321-375) was a father of Valentinian II
References in Documents:
Consolidated catalogue of 1695: The Book of the Vice-Chancellor (MacGregor, ed.) Valentinian II. Walking Victory with a wreath in her right hand.
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) Valentinianus Jun:
Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) Valentinianus II. 3.