About Severinus
Born 450. Severinus was a Roman politician.
Flavius Severinus ( 456–461) was a Senator and a politician of the Western Roman Empire.
Life
He probably was of Italian origin, as attested by an inscription, and held a noteworthy position during the 450s. F. Lotter has speculated that he may be identical to Saint Severinus of Noricum, whose life before he arrived in Noricum is unknown.
As told by Sidonius Apollinaris, Severinus held some offices under Emperor Avitus (455–456), then participated in Emperor Majorian's campaign in Gaul against the Visigoths (458). As Majorian wanted to please the aristocracy of both Italy and Gaul, he chose Severinus as consul for 461. At a banquet at Arelate, described by Sidonius, Severinus was the second-most important person, after the emperor.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Severinus?
5th-century Roman consul
When was Severinus born?
Severinus was born in 450.
What was Severinus's occupation?
Severinus was a politician.
What nationality was Severinus?
Severinus was Roman.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Severinus (consul 461)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Severinus. https://biography.guide/severinus/
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