383 - Definition

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"