383

Events 

 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"

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