Theodosius

Other forms: Theodosiuses

Definitions of Theodosius
  1. noun
    the last emperor of a united Roman Empire, he took control of the eastern empire and ended the war with the Visigoths; he became a Christian and in 391 banned all forms of pagan worship (346-395)
    synonyms: Flavius Theodosius, Theodosius I, Theodosius the Great
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    Emperor of Rome, Roman Emperor
    sovereign of the Roman Empire
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