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Vettius Agorius Praetextatus

320 – 384

Roman senator and governor

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About Vettius Agorius Praetextatus

Lived 320 – 384 (aged 63–64). Vettius Agorius Praetextatus was a Roman politician.

Vettius Agorius Praetextatus (c. 315 – 384) was a wealthy pagan aristocrat in the 4th-century Roman Empire, and a high priest in the cults of numerous gods. He served as the praetorian prefect at the court of Emperor Valentinian II in 384 until his death that same year.

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Important facts

Born

320, Rome

Birth century

4th century

Died

384, Rome

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Ancient Rome

Positions held

Praefectus urbi, Praetorian prefect, Praetor urbanus, Roman consul

Also known as

Praetextatus, Vettius Praetextatus

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Vettius Agorius Praetextatus's

Athanasius of Alexandria

Frequently asked questions

Who was Vettius Agorius Praetextatus?

Roman senator and governor (320-384)

When was Vettius Agorius Praetextatus born?

Vettius Agorius Praetextatus was born in 320 in Rome.

When did Vettius Agorius Praetextatus die?

Vettius Agorius Praetextatus died in 384 in Rome.

What was Vettius Agorius Praetextatus's occupation?

Vettius Agorius Praetextatus was a politician.

What nationality was Vettius Agorius Praetextatus?

Vettius Agorius Praetextatus was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vettius Agorius Praetextatus

· Wikidata: Q541861

· DBpedia: Vettius Agorius Praetextatus

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