“a different way for the emperor to save face”
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Theodosius I, also known as Theodosius the Great, was Roman emperor from 379 to 395. He won two civil wars and was instrumental in establishing the Nicene Creed as the orthodox doctrine for Nicene Christianity. Theodosius was the last emperor to rule the entire Roman Empire. After his death, his sons Arcadius and Honorius ruled from separate courts in the east and the west, continuing the late Rom…
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politics · Roman emperor from 379 to 395 · politician · also Theodosius I, Theodosios I the Great, Emperor of Rome Theodosius I, Flavius Theodosius Augustus, Theodosios I, Theodosius I, the Great
Born 11 January 0347 · Died 17 January 0395 · Q46696
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“a different way for the emperor to save face”
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Died 0395-01-17.
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Career landmark: Roman emperor (0379–0395).
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Career landmark: Byzantine emperor (0379–0395).
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Born 0347-01-11.
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