Stilicho

[ stil-i-koh ]

/ ˈstɪl ɪˌkoʊ /

noun

Fla·vi·us

[fley-vee-uh s] /ˈfleɪ vi əs/, a.d. 359?–408, Roman general and statesman.

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Examples from the Web for stilicho

Instead of executing a resolution, which might have been justified by success, Stilicho hesitated till he was irrecoverably lost.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon
The prudence of Stilicho conceived and executed, without delay, the most effectual measure for the relief of the Roman people.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon
The mind of the emperor was poisoned against Stilicho, the sole remaining bulwark of his power.
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15)|Charles Morris
Stilicho was the commander-in-chief of the Roman army, and the guardian of the young emperor Honorius.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 4|Various

He had deserved the esteem, and he soon accepted the friendship, of Stilicho himself.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon

British Dictionary definitions for stilicho

Stilicho

/ (ˈstɪlɪkəʊ) /

noun

Flavius (ˈfleɪvɪəs). ?365–408 ad, Roman general and statesman, born a Vandal. As the guardian of Emperor Theodosius' son Honorius, he was effective ruler of the Western Roman Empire (395–408), which he defended against the Visigoths

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