Pulcheria
Daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I
About Pulcheria
Lived 379 – 386 (aged 6–7). Pulcheria was a Roman and Byzantine.
Pulcheria was the daughter of the emperor Theodosius I and his first wife Aelia Flaccilla.
She was born prior to her father becoming emperor in January 379, but died in childhood, shortly before her mother. In his consolatory oration on Pulcheria, Gregory of Nyssa described her as “a new-sprung blossom, with shining petals not yet lifted fully from the bud,” and vividly recalled how her death devastated the populace, indicating strong sympathy for the emperor’s family.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pulcheria?
daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I
When was Pulcheria born?
Pulcheria was born in 379 in Roman Empire.
When did Pulcheria die?
Pulcheria died in 386.
What nationality was Pulcheria?
Pulcheria was Roman and Byzantine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pulcheria (daughter of Theodosius I)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pulcheria. https://biography.guide/pulcheria-0379/
MLA: "Pulcheria." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pulcheria-0379/.
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