c. 359
Origins
Stilicho was born into a military world at the edge of Roman and barbarian identities.
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Stilicho
Stilicho was a Roman general of mixed Vandal and Roman background who defended the Western Empire during its late crisis.
- Born
- 359 CE
- Died
- 408 CE
- Role
- Roman general and regent
Roman general and regent (359-408)
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- Full name
- Flavius Stilicho
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- c. 359
- Origins
- 380s
- Imperial service
- 400s
- Facing invasions
- 408
- Execution and legacy
Stilicho was born into a military world at the edge of Roman and barbarian identities.
He rose through the army under Theodosius I.
He fought Gothic and other threats while managing a fragile court.
His execution weakened the West just before Rome's sack.
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380s
Imperial service
He rose through the army under Theodosius I.
395
Guardian of the West
After Theodosius died, Stilicho became the dominant military figure in the Western Empire.
400s
Facing invasions
He fought Gothic and other threats while managing a fragile court.
408
Execution and legacy
His execution weakened the West just before Rome's sack.
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