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Flavius Valens IovinusRoman military leader and consul of the 4th century.
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Content:
- Jovinus: Roman General and Consul
- Early Career
- Imperial Commissions
- Under Valentinian I
- Consulate and British Campaigns
- Later Life and Legacy
Jovinus: Roman General and Consul
Jovinus was a prominent Roman general and consul during the 4th century.
Early Career
In 360 or 361, Jovinus served as magister equitum under Emperor Julian. He was dispatched to Aquileia to quell a rebellion incited by Nigrinus' legionaries. However, the siege proved protracted, and he was eventually recalled.
Imperial Commissions
In 361, Jovinus was part of an investigative commission appointed by Emperor Julian to probe the conduct of several of Emperor Constantius' close associates. After Julian's death, Jovinus served as magister armorum per Gallias (Commander of the Army in Gaul) under Emperor Jovian.
Under Valentinian I
Under Emperor Valentinian I, Jovinus became comes (count) alongside Dagalaifus. In 366, he led the Roman forces to a decisive victory over the Alemanni at the Battle of Catalaunum (Chalons-sur-Marne).
Consulate and British Campaigns
In 367, Jovinus became consul with Flavius Lupicinus. He was tasked with suppressing a rebellion in Britain, and he successfully achieved this in the Battle of Solicinium (368).
Later Life and Legacy
It is speculated that Jovinus' grandson or nephew was the usurper Jovinus. The legacy of Jovinus as a skilled general and loyal servant of the Empire endures to this day.
