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Theodosius I (the Great), Roman Emperor (c. 346 - 395)

The last emperor to rule over both halves of the Roman Empire. He ruled from 379-395. During his reign, the Goths settled south of the Danube and Nicene Christianity became the Empire's official religion. Full name: Flavius Theodosius (from birth to accession); Flavius Theodosius Augustus (as emperor). Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780198606413.001.0001/acref-9780198606413-e-6355?rskey=s9jKoC&result=1&q=theodosius%20I Other biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodosius_I Relationships: Theodosius I (the Great) was a father of Flavius Arcadius (c. 377-01 May 408)
Theodosius I (the Great) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Valentinian II (371-392)

Gratian (359-383) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Theodosius I (the Great)
Magnus Maximus (c. 335-27 Aug 388) was a associate or acquaintance (general) of Theodosius I (the Great)
References in Documents:
Consolidated catalogue of 1695: The Book of the Vice-Chancellor (MacGregor, ed.) Theodosius. Two figures holding a globe above a central Victory. 761 Carus Imp. P.F. Aug. ... Jovi Victori Carus.
Consolidated catalogue of 1695: The Book of the Vice-Chancellor (MacGregor, ed.) Theodosius. The Emperor enthroned with a in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left.
Sale Catalogue of Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1764) 50 Constantius 3, Julianus 3, Valentinian 4, Valens 2, Gratian 2, Mag. Maximus 2, Eugenius 1, Arcadius 2, Honorius 1, Theodosius 1 21