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In which region of the empire did Valentinian's sons rule after him?

  • The Eastern half

  • The entire empire

  • The Northern half

  • The Western half

Answer

After the death of Emperor Valentinian in 375 AD, his two sons, Valentinian II and Gratian, ruled over the Western half of the Roman Empire. Valentinian II ruled over the Western provinces of Italy, Spain, Gaul, and Britain, while Gratian ruled over the Eastern provinces of the Balkans, Greece, Asia Minor, and North Africa.
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