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| Years: 379 380 381 382 – 383 – 384 385 386 387 | |
| Decades: 350s 360s 370s – 380s – 390s 400s 410s | |
| Centuries: 3rd century – 4th century – 5th century | |
Events
- January 19 – Arcadius is elevated as Roman Emperor.
- Roman troops in Britain proclaim Magnus Maximus Roman Emperor. He crosses over to the continent and makes Trier his capital. Gaul, the Italian provinces and Hispania proclaim loyalty to him.
- Battle of Feishui – Jin Dynasty defeats the Former Qin dynasty in Anhui.
- Shapur III becomes king of Persia.
- Eunomius of Cyzicus is banished to Moesia.
Births
Deaths
- August 25, Gratianus, Roman Emperor (assassinated)
- Pope Damasus I
- Ardashir II, king of Persia
- Frumentius, the "Apostle of Ethiopia"
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