# Valens - Roman Emperor in the East

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/valens
Reign: 375 – 378 CE
Dynasty: valentinianic
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valens

Killed at Adrianople after ruling the eastern provinces.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Valentinian I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/valentinian-i)
- Succeeded by: [Theodosius I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/theodosius-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 378 - [Battle of Adrianople](https://roman-history.com/timeline/378-battle-of-adrianople)