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Honorius

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[hoh-nawr-ee-uhs, -nohr-] / hoʊˈnɔr i əs, -ˈnoʊr- /

noun

  1. Flavius a.d. 384–423, Roman emperor of the West 395–423.


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In 1061, rival factions elected two competing popes, Alexander II and Bishop Cadalus of Parma, who became known as Honorius II.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Licence argues that the wording of Alexander's letter closely reflects the political and religious language used against Honorius and his supporters during the conflict.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

A notable Roman military commander of Vandal origin was Stilicho, who was appointed guardian of the young emperor Honorius.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

After his death in 395, power passed to his two sons; Arcadius ruled the eastern half of the empire from Constantinople, while Honorius controlled the western half from Ravenna in northern Italy.

From Textbooks Apr. 19, 2023

This church was founded on the site of a temple of Diana by Honorius I., A.D.

From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare

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