Valens

Valens (A.D. 328–378), Roman emperor from 364 to 378. He was actually co-emperor, ruling the eastern part, while his brother Valentinian ruled the western part. During his reign the Visigoths, a tribe living along the empire's northern borders, rebelled against the Romans. The Visigoths met and defeated the Romans in the battle of Adrianople. Valens was killed during the fighting.

See also: Rome, Ancient.