Title: 380s Content: Below are some of the important events that happened between 380 and 389. __NOTOC__ == 380 == * January or February - Emperor Theodosius I is baptized. * February 27 - Edict of Thessalonica: Theodosius I, with co-emperors Gratian and Valentinian II, say that all Roman citizens should become Christians. * The Rock of Cashel is built in Ireland. * The Visigothic chieftain Fritigern dies. His rival Athanaric becomes king of the entire Gothic nation. === Births === * Aelia Eudoxia, empress and wife of Arcadius * Alexius, Eastern saint * Eucherius, bishop of Lyon * Hephaistio of Thebes, Egyptian astrologer === Deaths === * Peter II, Patriarch of Alexandria * Samudragupta, ruler of the Gupta Empire * Wang Fahui, empress of the Jin Dynasty == 381 == * Roman Emperor Gratian moves the capital to Mediolanum (modern Milan). * The Visigothic chieftain Athanaric becomes the first foreign king to visit the East Roman capital of Constantinople. * Flavian succeeds Meletius as Patriarch of Antioch. * Timothy succeeds Peter as Patriarch of Alexandria. === Births === * Helian Bobo, emperor of the Chinese Xiongnu state Xia === Deaths === * Athanaric, king of the Visigoths == 382 == * Roman Emperor Gratian removes the Altar of Victory from the Senate. === Births === * Jin Andi, emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty * Sima Yuanxian, regent during the Jin Dynasty == 383 == * Niall of the Nine Hostages becomes the first High King of Ireland. * Hadrian's Wall is overrun by the Picts. * January 19 - Arcadius becomes Roman Emperor. * Roman troops in Britain call Magnus Maximus Emperor. He crosses over to the continent and makes Trier his capital. * King Ardashir II dies after a 4-year reign. He is succeeded by his son Shapur III. === Births === * Lupus of Troyes, French bishop and saint ===Deaths=== * August 25 - Gratian, Roman Emperor * December 10 - Pope Damasus I * Frumentius, the "Apostle to Ethiopia" == 384 == * Magnus Maximus returns to Britain to help them with the Barbarians raids. * An edict of Theodosius I closes pagan temples in the Nile Valley. * King Shapur III signs a treaty with Theodosius I. Armenia is divided in two kingdoms. * December 17 - Pope Siricius succeeds Damasus I as the 38th pope. === Births === * September 9 - Honorius, Roman Emperor * Chu Lingyuan, last empress of the Jin Dynasty * Maria, empress and daughter of Stilicho * Sengzhao, Chinese Buddhist * Wang Shen'ai, empress of the Jin Dynasty === Deaths === * December 11 - Pope Damasus I * Chu Suanzi, empress of the Jin Dynasty * Geungusu, king of Baekje * Murong Hong, founder of the Xianbei state Western Yan == 385 == * Jinsa of Baekje becomes the 16th king of the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. * Copper extraction and casting begins in the mines of Kansanshi in southernmost Africa. * Ammianus Marcellinus begins writing a history covering the years 96 to 378. * The Serapeum in Alexandria is destroyed. * Aurelios Zopyros becomes the last reported athlete at the Ancient Olympic Games. ===Births === * Avitus, Western Roman Emperor * Murong Chao, emperor of the Xianbei state Southern Yan * Murong Xi, emperor of the Xianbei state Later Yan * Saint Patrick, missionary in Ireland * Paulus Orosius, historian and theologian * Xie Lingyun, Chinese poet of the Southern and Northern Dynasties === Deaths === * Aelia Flaccilla, Roman empress and wife of Theodosius I * Chimnyu, king of Baekje (Korea) * Dao An, Buddhist monk of the Jin Dynasty * Fú Jiān, emperor of the Chinese Di state Former Qin * Murong Wei, emperor of the Xianbei state Former Yan == 386 == * The Greuthungi cross the Danube to raid the Roman garrisons. * Magnus Maximus invades Italy. * The Northern Wei Dynasty begins in China. === Births === * Jin Gongdi, last emperor of the Jin Dynasty * Nestorius, founder of Nestorianism === Deaths === * Cyril of Jerusalem, theologian and saint * Duan Sui, ruler of the Western Yan * Fu Pi, emperor of the Former Qin * Jin Feidi, emperor of the Jin Dynasty * Murong Chong, emperor of the Western Yan * Murong Yao, emperor of the Western Yan * Murong Yi, ruler of the Western Yan * Murong Zhong, emperor of the Western Yan == 387 == * Spring - Emperor Theodosius I increases the taxes in Antioch. The peasants start a riot. * Magnus Maximus invades Italy. Emperor Valentinian II, age 16, is forced out of Rome. * Winter - Emperor Theodosius I takes Valentinian II into protection. === Deaths === * Aelia Flaccilla, wife of Theodosius I * Alatheus, chieftain of the Ostrogoths * Saint Monica, mother of Augustine of Hippo == 388 == * Battle of the Save: Emperor Theodosius I defeats Magnus Maximus near Emona. * Valentinian II is restored as Roman Emperor. * August 28 - Magnus Maximus surrenders at Aquileia and is executed. * Bahram IV becomes the twelfth Sassanid king of Persia. * Emperor Chandragupta II, ruler of the Gupta Empire, begins a war against the Shaka Dynasty in West India. === Births === * Yao Hong, emperor of the Chinese Qiang state Later Qin === Deaths === * Flavius Victor, son of Magnus Maximus and co- emperor * Qifu Guoren, ruler of the Xianbei state Western Qin * Shapur III, king of the Sassanid Empire == 389 == * All pagan buildings in Alexandria are destroyed by fire. This includes the library. === Births === * Geiseric, king of the Vandals and Alans === Deaths === * Mao, Chinese empress and wife of Fu Deng * January 25 - Gregory Nazianzus, theologian Category:380s