Born in Hispania, the Roman Empress Aelia Flaccilla was the wife of Theodosius the Great and the mother of the emperors Arcadius and Honorius. Like her pious husband, she was a staunch Christian. The theologian Theodoret quoted her as saying: To distribute money belongs to the imperial dignity, but I offer up for the imperial dignity itself personal service to the Giver. The Palatium Flaccillianum of Constantiople was named for her.
Born in Hispania, the Roman Empress Aelia Flaccilla was the wife of Theodosius the Great and the mother of the emperors Arcadius and Honorius. Like her pious husband, she was a staunch Christian. The...
Marican reversed many of the actions of Theodosius II in the Eastern Roman Empire's relationship with the Huns under Attila and in religious matters. In 452, while Attila was raiding Italy, then a...
Anastatius came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. He is often recognized as the first Byzantine emperor. His reign was characterised by...
Ruling the Eastern Empire for nearly 20 years, Leo I, "The Greek," proved to be a capable ruler. He oversaw many ambitious political and military plans, aimed mostly at aiding the faltering Western...
Flavius Arcadius was the elder son of Emperor Theodosius I and Aelia Flaccilla. Like many children of Roman Emperors, he was vain and weak, spoiled by growing up in luxury. Arcadius died in 408 in...
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