Flavius Honorius (AD 383- AD 423) Honorius was the second son of Theodosius the Great and Aelia Flavia Flaccilla and was born in AD 383. In AD 393 he was raised to be co-Augustus at Constantinople. At Theodosius’ death in AD 395, Honorius assumed the role of emperor of the west, with his brother Arcadius …
Magnus Maximus(died AD 388) Magnus Maximus was born to a poor Spanish family, probably in the province of Callaecia in north western Spain. After a military career, Maximus came to serve under Theodosius the Elder in Britain in AD 369, and in Africa from AD 373 to 375.His efforts were rewarded by being granted overall …
Emperor Theodosius, born in Cauca, Tarraconensis in AD 347, was a prominent Roman emperor known for his military and political achievements. His father, Theodosius the Elder, served as ‘Master of Horse’ under emperor Valentinian. Early Life During his formative years, Theodosius, who would later ascend as the Roman emperor, received an education fitting for his …
Flavius Valentinianus(AD 371 – AD 392) Valentinian II was born at Treviri in AD 371, the son of Valentinian and Justina, as the half-brother to Gratian. At the death of Valentinian in AD 375, Gratian became sole emperor of the west. But within a mere five days Valentinian II, who was only four years old …
Flavius Gratianus (AD 359 – AD 383) Gratian was born at Sirmium in AD 359, the son of Valentinian and Marina Severa. Granted the position of consul by his father in AD 366, he was proclaimed co-Augustus by his father at Ambiani in AD 367. Gratian became sole emperor of the west when his father …
Flavius Julius Valens(AD ca. 328 – AD 378) Valens was born around AD 328, as the second son of a native of Cibalae in Pannonia called Gratianus. Alike his brother Valentinian he made a military career. He eventually came to serve under Julian and Jovian in the household guard. When Valentinian became ruler in AD …