371

Year 371 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Augustus and Petronius. The denomination 371 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.

Events

By place

Roman Empire

The fortified cities of the Danube, with Sirmium at the forefront, contribute to stop an invasion of the Quadi.

Persia

The Persian Empire attains the zenith of its power under King Shapur II as the Romans renew their war against Persia. Hostilities will continue for the next 5 years.

Asia

Baekje forces sack the city of P'yongyang in Goguryeo.
Sosurim becomes king of Goguryeo.

By topic

Art and Science

Roman poet Ausonius writes of a voyage on the Rhine and the Moselle in his work 'Mosella'.

Religion

Augustine of Hippo, age 17, travels to Carthage to continue his education in rhetoric.
Martin of Tours becomes bishop of Tours.

Births

Dao Wu Di, Chinese emperor of Northern Wei
Sengrui, Chinese Buddhist monk and scholar
Valentinian II, Roman consul and emperor

Deaths

April 12 - Zeno of Verona, Christian bishop and martyr
August 1 - Eusebius of Vercelli, Christian bishop
Gogugwon, king of Goguryeo
Hilarion, Syrian anchorite and saint
Lucifer Calaritanus, Christian bishop