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Events

By Place

Roman Empire

• January 19 — Arcadius is elevated to Emperor.
• Roman troops in Britain proclaim Magnus Maximus Emperor. He crosses over to the continent and makes Trier his capital. Gaul, the Italian provinces and Hispania proclaim loyalty to him.

The Americas

Asia

• Battle of Feishui: The Jin Dynasty defeats the Former Qin dynasty in Anhui.
• Shapur III becomes king of Persia.

By Topic

Religion

• First Council of Constantinople (some authorities date this council to 381): Theodosius calls a general council to affirm and extend the Nicene creed, and denounce Arianism and Apollinarism. Most trinitarian Christian churches consider this an Ecumenical council.
• Eunomius of Cyzicus is banished to Moesia.
• Wulfila dies.

Births

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Deaths

• August 25, Gratianus, Roman Emperor (assassinated)
• Pope Damasus I
• Ardashir II, king of Persia
• Frumentius, the "Apostle to Ethiopia"
• Wulfila, Arian Gothic bishop
• Fu Rong

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