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Valens

biographical name
Va·​lens | \ ˈvā-lənz How to pronounce Valens (audio) , -ˌlenz \

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328?–378 Roman emperor of the East (364–378)

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“Valens.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Valens. Accessed 8 Apr. 2021.

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