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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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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

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

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

Maria in Trastevere, we reach the Porta Settimiana, built by Alexander VI. on the site of a gateway raised by Honorius, which marked the position of an arch of Septimius Severus.

From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare

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