WebAs a grandson of Theodosius I (r. 379–395), Valentinian was also a member of the Theodosian dynasty, to which his wife, Licinia Eudoxia, also belonged. A year before assuming the rank of augustus, Valentinian was given the imperial rank of caesar by his half-cousin and co-emperor Theodosius II (r. 402–450).

WebAdaptation is an observable fact of life accepted by philosophers and natural historians from ancient times, independently of their views on evolution, but their explanations differed. Empedocles did not believe that adaptation required a final cause (a purpose), but thought that it "came about naturally, since such things survived." Aristotle did believe in final …

WebThe Great Conspiracy was a year-long state of war and disorder that occurred in Roman Britain near the end of the Roman rule of the island. The historian Ammianus Marcellinus described it as a barbarica conspiratio that capitalized on a depleted military force in the province brought about by Magnentius' losses at the Battle of Mursa Major in Pannonia, …

WebThéodose II (en latin : Flavius Theodosius Iunior Augustus), né le 10 avril 401 et mort le 28 juillet 450, est un empereur romain. Il règne de 408 à sa mort. Son règne se caractérise par l'influence exercée par les fonctionnaires civils sur les affaires de l'État. Sa politique religieuse constitue un tournant dans l'évolution de l'Empire romain.

WebGerman Emperor Wilhelm I was often called "the Great" in the time of his grandson Wilhelm II, but rarely before or after. Monarchs. Name Description Dates Sources Abbas the Great: 5th King of Safavid Persia: 1588 – ... Theodosius I: Roman emperor: 347 – 395: Thoros II of Armenia: Lord of Armenian Cilicia? – 1169: Thutmose III: Pharaoh of ...

WebHis reign marked a relatively peaceful era with the Romans, and he even took the young Theodosius II (408–450) under his guardianship. Yazdegerd also married a Jewish princess, who bore him a son called Narsi. Yazdegerd I's successor was his son Bahram V (421–438), one of the most well-known Sasanian kings and the hero of many myths. …

WebTheodosius I acceded to the purple in the East in 379 and in the West in 394. He outlawed paganism and made Christianity the Empire's official religion. He was the last emperor to rule over a united Roman Empire; ... Both Mehmed II and Suleiman I dreamt of conquering Italy, which they believed was rightfully theirs due to once having been the ...

WebIsidore of Seville (Latin: Isidorus Hispalensis; c. 560 – 4 April 636) was a Spanish scholar, theologian, and archbishop of Seville.He is widely regarded, in the words of 19th-century historian Montalembert, as "the last scholar of the ancient world".. At a time of disintegration of classical culture, aristocratic violence and widespread illiteracy, Isidore was involved in …

WebOrigins and career. Not much is known about Balbinus before his elevation to emperor. It has been conjectured that he descended from Publius Coelius Balbinus Vibullius Pius, the consul ordinarius of 137, and wife Aquilia. If this were true, he was also related to the family of Q. Pompeius Falco, which supplied many politicians of consular rank throughout the …

WebCyril II Kontares (1638–1639), restored 2nd time; 194. Parthenius I (1639–1644) 195. Parthenius II (1644–1646) 196. ... Theodosius II (1769–1773) Samuel I Chatzeres (1773–1774), restored; 229. Sophronius II (1774–1780) 230. Gabriel IV (1780–1785) 231. Procopius (1785–1789)

WebMahmud II became desperate and during 1824 called on his Viceroy, Muhammad Ali of Egypt, to aid him to attack Mani. Ali promised to aid him in return for the islands of Crete and Cyprus, as well as making his eldest son, Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt, pasha of the Peloponnese. Mahmud II accepted the offer and Ali sent his son in command of the …

WebMarcus Aurelius Severus Alexander (1 October 208 – 21/22 March 235) was a Roman emperor, who reigned from 222 until 235.He was the last emperor from the Severan dynasty.He succeeded his slain cousin Elagabalus in 222. Alexander himself was eventually assassinated, and his death marked the beginning of the events of the Crisis of the Third …

WebArbanasi (Bulgarian: Арбанаси [arbɐˈnasi]) is a village in Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Province of central northern Bulgaria, set on a high plateau between the larger towns of Veliko Tarnovo (four kilometres away) and Gorna Oryahovitsa.It is known for the rich history and large number of historical monuments, such as 17th- and 18th-century …

WebAthanasius (Oudgrieks: Ἀθανάσιος, Athanásios) (Alexandrië, ongeveer 295 – Alexandrië, 2 mei 373) was patriarch van Alexandrië, kerkvader, en wordt vereerd als heilige door de meeste christelijke denominaties die heiligen erkennen. Zijn feestdag is in de Orthodoxe Kerk op 18 januari, in de Rooms-Katholieke Kerk op 2 mei en in de Koptisch-Orthodoxe …