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Emperor
Emperor Gratian relinquished the title Pontifex Maximus in 382 CE, after which the bishops of Rome eventually absorbed it, representing a key moment in the transfer of Roman religious authority to the Church.
Quick Facts
Born
359 CE · Sirmium, Roman Empire (modern-day Serbia)
Died
383 CE
Nationality
Roman
Current Role
Emperor