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Arcadius (377-408) was the eldest son of Theodosius I and ruled the eastern half of the empire from 395. His reign was marked by the Gothic revolt, the rise and fall of powerful ministers, and his marriage to Eudoxia.
Feb 15, 2021 · Learn about Arcadius, the son of Theodosius I and the ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire from 395 to 408. Discover his contributions to the church, the city of Constantinople, and the legacy of the Byzantine era.
Arcadius (born 377/378—died May 1, 408) was the Eastern Roman emperor conjointly with his father, Theodosius I, from 383 to 395, then solely until 402, when he associated his son Theodosius II with his own rule.
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Arcadius was the son of Theodosius the Great and ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from AD 395 to 408. He faced challenges from barbarian invasions, rival generals, and court intrigues, and is often seen as the first Byzantine emperor.
Arcadius was the eldest son of Theodosius I and ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 383 to 408. He faced internal and external challenges, such as barbarian invasions, Arian heresy, and the deposition of John Chrysostom.
Arcadius was eighteen when he assumed the throne in the east. We do not know whether or not he was ready for the responsibilities. During the mid-380's, the young emperor had been educated in part by Themistius, a famous pagan statesman, philosopher, and speaker.
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Arcadius was the son and successor of Theodosius I, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 395 to 408. He faced invasions by Alaric I and Goths, and exiled the patriarch St. John Chrysostom.
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