Who chose Theodosius I to be his successor as Roman emperor?
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Theodosius I was chosen to be the successor of Roman emperor Gratian. Gratian died in 383 AD after being killed by a usurper. Theodosius was then made emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. He was a Christian and he played a major role in the Christianization of the Roman Empire.
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