Theodosius in 378

[Jona Lendering]

Does anyone know where Theodosius was in 378, when he heard that Gratian had chosen him as emperor? In other words, from where was he summoned to Sirmium?

[Theodosius the Great]

"Ceuta, near Valladolid, in Spain..." is where he retired for three years before being summoned by Gratian, according to Stephen Williams and Gerard Friell (pg.22 of "Theodosius, The Empire at Bay".) His family estates were there.


~Theo

[Jona Lendering]

Thanks!

[Blossio]

"Ceuta, near Valladolid, in Spain..." is where he retired for three years before being summoned by Gratian, according to Stephen Williams and Gerard Friell (pg.22 of "Theodosius, The Empire at Bay".) His family estates were there.


~Theo

Err...Ceuta is in northern Africa, probably they meant Cauca, nowadays Coca, close to Valladolid, and where actually his family estates were located.

Regards

[Jona Lendering]

Ceuta is in northern Africa, probably they meant Cauca

Yep, thanks.