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Gratian (359 - 383)
Western Roman Emperor 375-383, he nominally shared power with his younger brother Valentinian II, but in reality controlled the entire West. He fought successfully against the Goths and aggressively persecuted pagans, renouncing the title of pontifex maximus. Full name: Flavius Gratianus Augustus. Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-2890?rskey=GzsQqa&result=1&q=gratian Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gratian People linked to person: Gratian was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Magnus Maximus (c. 335-27 Aug 388)Gratian was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Theodosius I (the Great) (c. 346-395)
Gratian was a nephew of Flavius Julius Valens (c. 328-376)
Gratian was a brother of Valentinian II (371-392)
Magnus Maximus (c. 335-27 Aug 388) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Gratian
Valentinian I (321-375) was a father of Gratian