The Permanent Division of the Roman Empire

395 CE · Milan/Konstantinopolis · political

On the death of Theodosius I the empire was permanently divided into East (under his son Arcadius) and West (under his son Honorius).

This separation was never reversed. | Western Rome and Eastern Rome (Byzantium) acquired distinct historical identities.

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What was The Permanent Division of the Roman Empire?
On the death of Theodosius I the empire was permanently divided into East (under his son Arcadius) and West (under his son Honorius).
When did The Permanent Division of the Roman Empire happen?
395 CE
Where did The Permanent Division of the Roman Empire take place?
Milan/Konstantinopolis