March 15, 351
Constantius Gallus is elevated as Caesar and then sent to Antioch to govern the Roman East.
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On March 15, in the year 351:
Constantius Gallus is elevated as Caesar and then sent to Antioch to govern the Roman East.
Flavius Claudius Constantius Gallus was a statesman and ruler in the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire from 351 to 354, as Caesar under emperor Constantius II, his cousin.
Why March 15, 351 matters:
Constantius Gallus is elevated as Caesar and then sent to Antioch to govern the Roman East.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: March 15, 351
The ancient world built many of the foundations still visible today: writing systems, calendars, engineering methods, and enduring cultural traditions.
The event on this day: Constantius Gallus is elevated as Caesar and then sent to Antioch to govern the Roman East.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantius_Gallus (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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