370s

Events

370

By place

Roman Empire

• The presence of the Saxons in Batavia is noted by Ammianus Marcellinus. They renew their attacks in northern Gaul. After modest success, a truce is signed and emperor Valentinian I orders the Saxons to join the Roman army.
• A law of Valentinian I and Valens bans marriages between Romans and barbarians under penalty of death.
• An edict issued by Valentinian I and Valens bans the importation of wine and olive oil from areas controlled by the barbarians.^[1]

Europe

• The Huns migrate westward from the Volga into Europe, and subjugate the Alans and the Ostrogoths. With their arrival, a tradition of composite bows is introduced.
• Athanaric, Gothic leader of the Tervingi, advances eastwards and takes up a defensive position along the banks of the Dniester (Romania).

Asia

• Former Qin conquers Former Yan in China.

By topic

Religion

• Basil the Great becomes bishop of Caesarea (Cappadocia).
• Demophilus of Constantinople becomes Patriarch of Constantinople, although his position is disputed by Evagrius of Constantinople.
• John Chrysostom is baptized.

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Births

• Flavius Valentinianus, better known as Valentinian II. Born in 371, he would eventually become a Roman emperor.
• Flavius Arcadius, better known as Arcadius. Born in 377 or 378, he would eventually become a Byzantine emperor.

Deaths

• Valentinian I, Roman emperor. Died in 375.
• Valens, Roman emperor. Died in 378, a casualty of the Battle of Adrianople.

References