About Lausus
Lived 400 – 450. Lausus was a Byzantine civil servant and politician.
Lausus or Lausos (c. 400 AD. – c. 450 AD) was a eunuch of the court of Theodosius II, famous for acquiring a palace and a large collection of art and sculptures. He also served as imperial chamberlain (praepositus sacri cubiculi) between 420 and 422 AD. The Historia Lausiaca, an account of the lives and feats of the most pre-eminent ascetics in Egypt, the desert fathers, was dedicated to him.
The Palace of Lausus, destroyed in a fire in 475, was supplied by the now-preserved Binbirdirek Cistern in Istanbul.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lausus?
Byzantine Eunuch
When was Lausus born?
Lausus was born in 400.
When did Lausus die?
Lausus died in 450.
What was Lausus's occupation?
Lausus was a civil servant and politician.
What nationality was Lausus?
Lausus was Byzantine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lausus. https://biography.guide/lausus/
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