Theodosian dynasty

As Theodosian dynasty by Emperor Theodosius I founded dynasty is referred to by Roman emperors. It is the longest-lived dynasty of the late Roman Empire. By Theodosius ' marriage with Galla, daughter of Valentinian I, the family was related to the Valentinian dynasty, which they inherited. , The last emperor of the dynasty, Valentinian III, therefore, was not only the grandson of Theodosius I, but also the great-grandson of Valentinian I ( 364-375 ). One can therefore say that the Valentinian - Theodosian dynasty, the Roman Empire 364-455 / 457 mastered.

The Theodosian dynasty ruled from 379, the accession of Theodosius I, at first the eastern part of the Roman Empire. 394 was Theodosius I effectively sole ruler ( with his two young sons as Mitkaisern ). After the division of the kingdom she ruled from 395 to 450 ( death of Theodosius II ) in the east and 455 (death of Valentinian III. ) In the west of the empire. You can also Marcian ( 450-457 ) in the east and Petronius Maximus ( 455 ) added include; both emperors had married into the dynasty.

Even after 455 the family for a long time remained significant. Placidia, daughter of Valentinian III a. Was later married to the Western Roman Emperor Olybrius. His predecessor, Emperor Anthemius, was by his marriage with Euphemia, a son Markians; Anthemius ' son Flavius ​​Marcianus also tried repeatedly from 479 to seize power in the Eastern Roman Empire, but failed. Also Anicia Iuliana, the daughter of Placidia, played an important role until her death in the year 530. The dynasty of the Vandals was also related to the family, since King Huneric Eudocia, daughter of Valentinian III, had married. ; from this compound showed Hilderic King, who ruled the Vandal kingdom in North Africa 523-530 and a great-grandson of Theodosius I was.

Roman emperor from the Theodosian dynasty

  • Theodosius I the Great ( 379-395 )

Emperor of the Theodosian dynasty in the West:

  • Honorius ( 395-423 )
  • Valentinian III. ( 425-455 )
  • Petronius Maximus ( 455 )

Emperor of the Theodosian dynasty in the East:

  • Arcadius ( 395-408 )
  • Theodosius II ( 408-450 )
  • Marcian ( 450-457 )
Anicia Juliana Eudocia (daughter of Valentinian III) Averil Cameron Alan Cameron (classical scholar)
768446
de