About Illustrius Pusaeus
Born 450. Illustrius Pusaeus was a Roman politician.
Pusaeus (Greek: Πουσαίος; 465–467) was a politician of the Roman Empire.
Biography
Pusaeus was a pupil of the Neoplatonist philosopher Proclus, at his school in Alexandria. Other noteworthy figures belonged to the same pagan circle and studied with Pusaeus, such as Pamprepius (poet and supporter of Illus' usurpation), Marcellinus (later semi-independent military commander of Illyricum), Anthemius (consul and western emperor), and Messius Phoebus Severus (Consul and praefectus urbi).
In 465 Pusaeus was praetorian prefect of the East. In 467, while his old friend Anthemius sat on the Western throne, he held the consulate.
An inscription in Latin, surrounded by Greek inscriptions, and walled in the walls of Constantinople (near the fifth tower), reads: "Pusaeus, no less than the great Anthemius, strengthened towers and walls".
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Who was Illustrius Pusaeus?
5th century politician
When was Illustrius Pusaeus born?
Illustrius Pusaeus was born in 450.
What was Illustrius Pusaeus's occupation?
Illustrius Pusaeus was a politician.
What nationality was Illustrius Pusaeus?
Illustrius Pusaeus was Roman.
Sources & further reading
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