Equitius (consul)
Equitius | |
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Born | Pannonia |
Allegiance | Roman Empire |
Rank | Magister militum |
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Equitius,[1] or Aequitius, was magister militum (or master of soldiers) in Illyricum in the Roman Empire.
Career[]
Born in Pannonia, he served together with the future Emperor Valentinian I as scutarius (or guardsman).[2] Being one of Valentinian's principal supporters, the new Emperor made Equitius magister militum in Illyricum in 364.[2] When Procopius rose up against Valentinian, Equitius remained loyal to the Emperor.[3] Procopius sent envoys to the Illyrian troops to secure their support, but Equitius had them captured and killed.[3] Valentinian appointed Equitius consul in 374.[4] Equitius was last seen in the region of Illyria in 384.
References[]
- ^ PLRE I p. 282
- ^ a b Lenski 2014, p. 57.
- ^ a b Coombs–Hoar 2015, p. 23.
- ^ PLRE I p. 282
Sources[]
- Coombs–Hoar, Adrian (2015). Eagles in the Dust: The Roman Defeat at Adrianopolis AD 378. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-78159-088-1.
- Lenski, Noel (2014). Failure of Empire: Valens and the Roman State in the Fourth Century A.D. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-23332-4.
Categories:
- 4th-century Roman consuls
- Comites rei militaris
- Imperial Roman consuls
- Magistri militum
- Ancient Roman people stubs
- Ancient Roman military stubs