# Theodosius I - Roman Emperor (born in Hispania)

URL: https://allhistories.com/spain/rulers/theodosius-i
Reign: 379 - 395
Born-Died: 347 - 395
Dynasty or party: Roman Hispania
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodosius_I

Born at Cauca (Coca) in Hispania, Theodosius I was the last emperor to rule both the eastern and western halves of the Roman Empire. He made Nicene Christianity the state religion.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Hadrian](https://allhistories.com/spain/rulers/hadrian)
- Next in list: [Early Visigothic Kingdom](https://allhistories.com/spain/rulers/early-visigothic-kingdom)

## Timeline events during this reign or term in office
- 380 - [Christianity becomes state religion](https://allhistories.com/spain/timeline/380-christianity-becomes-state-religion)