About Iordanes
Born 450. Iordanes was a Byzantine and Roman politician and military leader.
Flavius Iordanes was a Roman general and politician. He was holding the office of magister militum per Orientem when the Western Emperor Anthemius appointed him consul with Messius Phoebus Severus for 470.
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Who was Iordanes?
Roman politician, consul 470
When was Iordanes born?
Iordanes was born in 450.
What was Iordanes's occupation?
Iordanes was a politician and military leader.
What nationality was Iordanes?
Iordanes was Byzantine and Roman.
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