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(born 359, Sirmium, Pannonia — died Aug. 25, 383, Lugdunum, Lugdunensis) Roman emperor (r. 367 – 83). He originally shared the office with his father, Valentinian I (r. 364 – 75), and his uncle, Valens (r. 364 – 78). He later shared authority with his 4-year-old half brother, who was supported by the army. Following his uncle's death at the disastrous Battle of Adrianople, he became ruler of the Eastern Empire and summoned Theodosius I to share power with him. Influenced by St. Ambrose, Gratian omitted the words pontifex maximus ("supreme priest") from his title. He was murdered opposing the usurper Magnus Maximus.

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