Who was the Eastern emperor while Valentinian I ruled the West?
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Nero
Valens
Answer
Valens was the Eastern Roman Emperor from 364 AD until his death in 378 AD. He ruled alongside his brother Valentinian I, who ruled the Western Roman Empire. Valens was a capable administrator, but he was also impulsive and often made rash decisions. He was also a religious zealot who persecuted non-Christians, including Christians of the Arian sect.
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