In which modern-day country is the city of Thessalonica, where Valentinian II and his family sought refuge?
Greece
Italy
Turkey
Bulgaria
Answer
Thessalonica, the city where Valentinian II and his family sought refuge after Magnus Maximus invaded Italy, is located in modern-day Greece. It was in Thessalonica that they successfully sought the aid of Theodosius I, who later defeated Maximus and re-installed Valentinian II as emperor.
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