Equitius | |
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Born | Pannonia |
Allegiance | Roman Empire |
Rank | Magister militum |
Equitius, [1] or Aequitius, was magister militum (or master of soldiers) in Illyricum in the Roman Empire.
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] He was last seen in the region of Illyria in 384.
Equitius | |
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Born | Pannonia |
Allegiance | Roman Empire |
Rank | Magister militum |
Equitius, [1] or Aequitius, was magister militum (or master of soldiers) in Illyricum in the Roman Empire.
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] He was last seen in the region of Illyria in 384.