Valentinian III Marries: A Roman Imperial Wedding
Valentinian III was six years old when he became Western Emperor. Licinia Eudoxia was probably around the same age. The marriage united the two halves of the Roman Empire through the House of Theodosius. Valentinian would rule for 30 years. The Western Empire would fall 21 years after his death. The dynasty ended with him.
October 29, 437
1589 years ago
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