Birth of Theodosius II
Birth of Theodosius II, son of Emperor Arcadius & Aelia Eudoxia
Role range: 0408-0450
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Theodosius II Biography and Timeline
Follow Theodosius II through 9 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Theodosius II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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401–431Years on this page
401
408
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. Longest reigning ruler in Roman history
Role range: 0408-0450
414
Regency
Appointed Regent of the Eastern Empire for her weaker brother Theodisius
Role range: 0408-0450
421
Marriage
Theodosius II marries Aelia Eudocia
Role range: 0408-0450
Peace
Makes a lasting peace with the Persian Empire
Role range: 0408-0450
431
Council of Ephesus
The Council of Ephesus is a council of Christian bishops convened in Ephesus by Theodosius II, the third ecumenical council, an effort to attain consensus in the church through an assembly representing all of Christendom.
Role range: 0408-0450
Council of Ephesus
confirms the original Nicene Creed, and condemns the teachings of Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople that the Virgin Mary may be called the Christotokos, "Birth Giver of Christ" but not the Theotokos, "Birth Giver of God".
Role range: 0408-0450
Nicene Creed
The Council of Ephesus is a council of Christian bishops convened in Ephesus by Theodosius II, the third ecumenical council, an effort to attain consensus in the church through an assembly representing all of Christendom.
Role range: 0408-0450
Nicene Creed
confirms the original Nicene Creed, and condemns the teachings of Nestorius, Patriarch of Constantinople that the Virgin Mary may be called the Christotokos, "Birth Giver of Christ" but not the Theotokos, "Birth Giver of God".
Role range: 0408-0450
Records, sources and methodology
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