Theodosius I

Theodosius I, future Roman Emperor, was born to a military family in Cauca, Hispania (modern-day Spain).

Theodosius begins his early education, learning Latin, Greek, and the basics of Roman law and military tactics.

Theodosius joins the Roman military, following in his father's footsteps, and begins his career as a military officer.

Theodosius is sent to Britain to quell a rebellion, where he demonstrates his military skills and leadership abilities.

Theodosius is promoted to the rank of Comes rei militaris, a high-ranking military command, by Emperor Valentinian I.

Theodosius is recalled from military service following the execution of his father, Count Theodosius, on charges of treason.

After the death of Emperor Valens at the Battle of Adrianople, Theodosius is proclaimed Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Theodosius marries Aelia Flaccilla, a woman of noble birth, strengthening his political alliances and dynasty.

Theodosius issues the Edict of Thessalonica, declaring Nicene Christianity the state religion of the Roman Empire and condemning other forms of worship.

Theodosius negotiates a peace treaty with the Goths, integrating them into the Roman military and granting them lands within the empire.

Theodosius' first wife, Aelia Flaccilla, dies, leaving him to raise their sons Arcadius and Honorius alone.

Theodosius marries Galla, the sister of Emperor Gratian, further solidifying his political ties within the Roman Empire.

Theodosius orders the closure of all pagan temples and the prohibition of pagan rituals, further consolidating Christianity's dominance.

Theodosius leads a successful military campaign against the usurper Eugenius and his Frankish general Arbogast, reuniting the Roman Empire.

Theodosius I dies in Milan, having successfully reunified the Roman Empire and established Christianity as its official religion.