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Roman Empire in 408

Historical records for Roman Empire in 408, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

9Records
7Events
3Named people
2Places
5Categories

Historical records

August

22 August 408Death of StilichoStilicho

Government / Government of Roman Empire

Death of Stilicho, executed by Honorius

22 August 408Execution of StilichoStilicho

Government / Government of Roman Empire

Death of Stilicho, executed by Honorius

Other Events

408Arrest of StilichoConstantine III

Warfare / Military

Constans & Gerontius capture Stilicho

408Arrest of StilichoStilicho

Government / Government of Roman Empire

Arrested after being accused of trying to put his son on the throne

408CapitalConstantine III

Arles · Warfare / Roman Empire-Gaul War

Sets up his capital at Arles

408Reballion of Rebels in SpainConstantine III

Warfare / Military

Sends his son Constans & Gerontius to suppress a revolt in Spain

408Siege of ValentiaConstantine III

Valentia · Warfare / Roman Empire-Gaul War

Breaks free from the siege after the Goth general Sarus retires

408SuccessionConstantine III

House / House of Constantine

Constantines 8 year old son succeeds as the Eastern Emperor

408SuccessionTheodosius II

House / House of Theodosius

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire. Longest reigning ruler in Roman history

Names involved

Constantine IIIStilichoTheodosius II

Places involved

ArlesValentia

Provenance

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