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TIL: Roman Emperor Valentinian the Great was one of the most popular emperors due to repelling several invaders, strengthening the borders, and handled the Great Conspiracy in Roman Britain. Unfortunately he died from a stroke while angrily yelling at envoys. Scholars say he got so mad, he died.

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