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Constantius III: Rome's Lost Hope

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Constantius III was a Roman general who was proclaimed emperor in 421 AD. He ruled for a brief time before his death in 423 AD. During his reign, Constantius III faced a series of challenges, including the Visigoth invasion and the threat of usurpers. Despite these challenges, Constantius III made some notable achievements, including the defeat of the Visigoths in the Battle of Arelate.

Constantius III: Rome's Lost Hope

by University Press

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Early Life and Career

Constantius III was born in Naissus, Moesia, in 370 AD. His father was Constantius I, a Roman general, and his mother was Galla, a noblewoman. Constantius III had a distinguished military career, serving under the emperors Theodosius I and Honorius. In 411 AD, he was appointed magister militum per Gallias, the commander of the Roman army in Gaul.

Reign

Constantius III was proclaimed emperor by his troops in 421 AD. He was initially opposed by the emperor Honorius, but the two emperors eventually reached an agreement. Constantius III was given control of the western provinces of the Roman Empire, while Honorius retained control of the eastern provinces.

During his reign, Constantius III faced a series of challenges. The Visigoths, under their king Alaric, had invaded Italy and were threatening Rome. Constantius III defeated the Visigoths in the Battle of Arelate in 422 AD, but Alaric escaped and continued to raid Italy. In addition, Constantius III faced the threat of usurpers. In 423 AD, the general Jovinus was proclaimed emperor in Gaul. Constantius III defeated Jovinus and had him executed.

Death and Legacy

Constantius III died in Ravenna in 423 AD. The cause of his death is unknown. He was succeeded by his son, Valentinian III.

Constantius III's reign was a turbulent time for the Roman Empire. He faced a series of challenges, including the Visigoth invasion and the threat of usurpers. Despite these challenges, Constantius III made some notable achievements, including the defeat of the Visigoths. He was a skilled general and a capable administrator. However, his reign was cut short by his untimely death.

Constantius III was a complex and enigmatic figure. He was a skilled general and a capable administrator, but he was also ambitious and ruthless. His reign was a turbulent time for the Roman Empire, but he also made some notable achievements. Constantius III's story is a fascinating glimpse into the turbulent world of the late-Roman Empire.

Constantius III: Rome's Lost Hope

by University Press

4 out of 5