About Heraclius
Heraclius was a Roman politician.
Valentinianus III. 425-455 ADHeraclius (died March 16, 455) was an influential eunuch of the Western Roman Emperor Valentinian III.
Biography Heraclius was a eunuch and the primicerius sacri cubiculi However, his alliance with Petronius ended with the death of Aetius: when Petronius asked to be conferred the consulship and the patriciate, Heraclius advised Valentinian to refuse.
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Who was Heraclius?
eunuch and courtier of the late Roman Empire
When did Heraclius die?
Heraclius died in 455 in Rome.
What was Heraclius's occupation?
Heraclius was a politician.
What nationality was Heraclius?
Heraclius was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Heraclius (primicerius sacri cubiculi)
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