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158- An Imperial Suicide

The History of Rome

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The Death of Valentinian II

In May 392, Valentinian II sent a letter to the Frankish general dismissing him from his post. When Arbogost received the note, he laughed his head off and then sent his own note back. A few days later Valentinian's body was discovered in his private bed chamber.

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