List of Roman and Byzantine empresses - Wikipedia
The western empire fell in the late 5th century, its final empress being the wife of Emperor Julius Nepos. The eastern empire, often referred to as the 'Byzantine Empire' by modern historians, endured for almost another millennium until its fall through the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
Justina (empress) - Wikipedia
Justina (Latin: Iustina; c. 340 – c. 388) was a Roman empress. She was initially the wife of the rebel emperor Magnentius and was then married to Valentinian I, with whom she had four children, including the emperor Valentinian II and the empress Galla.
Maria (empress) - Wikipedia
Maria (died 407) was the first Empress consort of Honorius, Western Roman Emperor. She was the daughter of the general Stilicho. Around 398 she married her first cousin, the Emperor Honorius. It is uncertain when she was born, but she was probably no older than fourteen at the time of her marriage. Maria had no children, and died in 407.
The Western Roman Emperors: from 410 AD until the Fall of the Roman …
2021年9月22日 · Some of its emperors fought to regain Rome’s former glory, but many simply oversaw the continual collapse of the ‘eternal city’ and its empire. From opportunist generals to little boys, these men presided over one of the most important events in western history: the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
Western and Eastern Roman Empresses of Late Antiquity
2019年10月7日 · But after the death of Nepos in 480, Zeno became sole emperor of the entire Roman world, and Ariadne sole empress. After the deaths of Verina, her mother (ca 484), and then of her husband in 491, Ariadne dominated the court.
Captive, Widow, Queen: How Galla Placidia became Empress over …
“Our Lady Galla Placidia, pious, lucky, Empress.” Galla Placidia was the daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I. He died when she was only 5 years old. Her oldest brother Arcadius became the new ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire. Her 10 year old brother Honorius was sent to the Western Roman Empire. Galla Placidia accompanied him.
Why were there no Roman empresses but byzantine ones?
2021年11月14日 · Even after Commodus, birthright inheritance was always the exception, rather than the norm, in the Western Roman Empire. Instead, the norm was for the Emperor (an "Augustus") to nominate a would-be successor (a "Caesar"). The successor would need to prove themselves in battle and civic duties, and would necessarily be male.
1.05 The Byzantines Quiz Flashcards | Quizlet
The Byzantine emperor was considered to be the highest political and religious figure. In the Western Empire, the highest political and religious figures were two different people. How did the rise of Constantinople contribute to Roman culture?
Galla (c.347 - 394) - Genealogy - Geni.com
2024年10月29日 · Flavia Galla (died 394) was a Princess of the Western Roman Empire and an Empress of the Roman Empire. She was the second Empress consort of Theodosius I. Family. Galla was a daughter of Valentinian I and his second wife Justina. She is listed as one of four children of the marriage by Jordanes.
01.05 The Byzantines Flashcards - Quizlet
A. Prince Odoacer forced Augustulus to hand over his crown, and Germanic kingdoms claimed the land. B. Prince Odoacer is credited with overtaking Western Rome and creating a thriving economy and culture. C. Prince Odoacer served under Emperor Augustulus during the collapse of the Western Roman Empire. D.