About Equitius
Lived 350 – 1000. Equitius was a Roman politician and soldier.
Equitius, or Aequitius, was magister militum (or master of soldiers) in Illyricum in the Roman Empire.
Career Born in Pannonia, he served together with the future Emperor Valentinian I as scutarius (or guardsman). Being one of Valentinian's principal supporters, the new Emperor made Equitius magister militum in Illyricum in 364. When Procopius rose up against Valentinian, Equitius remained loyal to the Emperor. Procopius sent envoys to the Illyrian troops to secure their support, but Equitius had them captured and killed. Valentinian appointed Equitius consul in 374. In 375, when Valentinian died, Equitius was one of the generals who elevated the deceased emperor's second son, Valentinian II, as emperor. He was last seen in the region of Illyria in 384.
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Who was Equitius?
Roman consul 374
When was Equitius born?
Equitius was born in 350.
When did Equitius die?
Equitius died in 1000.
What was Equitius's occupation?
Equitius was a politician and soldier.
What nationality was Equitius?
Equitius was Roman.
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