Caesarius (consul 397)

Flavius ​​Caesarius was a Roman politician of the late 4th century.

Flavius ​​Caesarius, through its youth, date of birth and place of birth, nothing is handed down, was the son of Palladius Rutilius Taurus Aemilianus. His career after he was probably born in the first half of the 4th century. In the emperors Julian and Valens, he entered the Imperial service and held various provincial offices.

Under Emperor Theodosius, Caesarius of Flavius ​​transferred the significant Hofamt a magister officiorum, which he held 387-389, his influence grew to the imperial government. This is evident from the fact that he succeeded in 387, to obtain the pardon of Theodosius the rebellious inhabitants of the city of Antioch. From 395-398 he was Praetorian Prefect orientis. During this time he was nominated for 397 ordinary consul.

In 399 Flavius ​​Caesarius was involved in the overthrow of the eunuch Eutropius, who held the consulate this year and the closest adviser of the young emperor Arcadius was. From then on, Flavius ​​Caesarius was the chief adviser of Arcadius. But his German -friendly policies and his Arian attitude eventually led to his downfall end 401. In contrast to Eutropius, he was not executed, but at the request of his brother Flavius ​​Aurelian, the consul of 400, pardoned.

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• Consul ( Roman Empire )
• Born in the 4th century
• Died in the 5th century
• Man