Theodosius II
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Critics saw negotiating with Attilla as servile, but they wrongly assumed that Emperor Theodosius II had a military alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
For example, in 429, the emperor Theodosius II established a commission to compile what became known as the Theodosian Code, a single publication containing all laws issued after 312 CE from across the empire.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
In retiring, Attila had demanded once more the hand and dower of Honoria, the disgraced sister of Theodosius II.
From Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)
The Theodosian Code was a collection of law made at the command of Theodosius II, A. D. 438.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
The Emperor Theodosius II, in an edict of November 19, 430, called a council to be held on the following Whitsunday at Ephesus.
From A Source Book for Ancient Church History by Ayer, Joseph Cullen
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