About Taurus
Lived 350 – 449 (aged 98–99). Taurus was a Byzantine politician.
Flavius Taurus (Greek: Ταύρος; died 449) was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, Consul in 428.
He was the son of Aurelianus, Consul in 400 and powerful Praetorian prefect of the East, and nephew of the Taurus who was Consul in 361. His son, Flavius Taurus Clementinus Armonius Clementinus, was consul in 513.
As his father, his grandfather and his uncle Flavius Eutychianus before him, he was Consul, in 428, and Praetorian prefect (of the East); he had also the rank of patricius between 433 and 434.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Taurus?
Roman consul 428 AD
When was Taurus born?
Taurus was born in 350.
When did Taurus die?
Taurus died in 449.
What was Taurus's occupation?
Taurus was a politician.
What nationality was Taurus?
Taurus was Byzantine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Taurus (consul 428)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Taurus. https://biography.guide/taurus-politician/
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