History: March 15 (#2)

History: March 15 (#2)
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March 15, 351 Constantius Gallus is elevated as Caesar and then sent to Antioch to govern the Roman East.

Commentary

Commentary

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 th e 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)