Theodosius II
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Summary
Theodosius II was born on April 10, 401[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on July 28, 450[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,385 views/month, #6,694 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Arcadius[7]
- Mother: Aelia Eudoxia[8]
- Spouse: Aelia Eudocia[9]
- Child: Licinia Eudoxia[10]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[11]
- Position held: Roman emperor[12], ancient Roman senator[13], Byzantine emperor[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family: Theodosian dynasty[16]
- Noble title: Roman emperor[17]
- Commons category: Theodosius II[18]
- Cause of death: horse fall[19]
- Given name: Theodosios[20]
- Feast day: July 29[21]
- Topic's main category: Category:Theodosius II[22]
- Work location: Byzantine Empire[23]
- Manner of death: accidental death[24]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[25], Russian translation of Lübker's Antiquity Lexicon[26], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Pauly–Wissowa[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[31]
- Birth name: Flavius Theodosius[32]
- Name in native language: Flavius Theodosius Iunior Augustus[33]
- Time period: Roman Empire[34], Low Roman Empire[35], Byzantine Egypt[36]
- Significant person: Yazdegerd I[37]
- Sibling: Arcadia[38], Pulcheria[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Theodosius II include Walls of Constantinople[40], a defensive wall[41], in Turkey[42].
Why It Matters
Theodosius II has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include Codex Theodosianus[45], a code of law[46]. Entities named for him include Walls of Constantinople[40], a defensive wall[41], in Turkey[42].
FAQs
Where was Theodosius II born?
Theodosius II's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
Where did Theodosius II die?
Theodosius II died in Constantinople[4].
Who were Theodosius II's parents?
Theodosius II's father was Arcadius[7]. Theodosius II's mother was Aelia Eudoxia[8].
Who was Theodosius II married to?
Theodosius II's spouses include Aelia Eudocia[9].
What did Theodosius II do for work?
Theodosius II worked as a politician[5].