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Encyclopedia > Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum
map of the Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum, before 379 AD

The Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum (Latin: Praefectura Praetorio per Illyricum, also termed simply the Prefecture of Illyricum) was one of four large Praetorian prefectures into which the Late Roman Empire was divided. The administrative centre of the prefecture was initially Sirmium, and after 379 Thessalonica. [1] [2] [3] It took its name from the older province of Illyricum, which in turn was named after ancient Illyria. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 607 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1054 × 1041 pixel, file size: 454 KB, MIME type: image/png)historic map (self made) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 607 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1054 × 1041 pixel, file size: 454 KB, MIME type: image/png)historic map (self made) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This article is about an ancient civilization in southeastern Europe; see also Illyria (software), Illyria (character in the TV series Angel). ... Latin was the language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... The division of the Roman Empire into four Praetorian prefectures originated in the age of the Tetrarchy yet outlived that period. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire at its greatest extent. ... Ruins of Sirmium Julian solidus, ca. ... The White Tower The Arch of Galerius Map showing the Thessaloníki prefecture Thessaloníki (Θεσσαλονίκη) is the second-largest city of Greece and is the principal city and the capital of the Greek region of Macedonia. ... The Roman Empire ca. ... Location of Illyria Illyria (Albanian Iliria Land of the Free; Ancient Greek ; Latin Illyria [1] (see also Illyricum) was in Classical antiquity a region in the western part of todays Balkan Peninsula, founded by the tribes and clans of Illyrians, an ancient people who spoke the Illyrian languages. ...

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History

There is disagreement in various sources about exact date of the establishment of the prefecture. According to some sources, it was organized in 318 (or in 324) by the emperor Constantine I, [4] [5] while according to other sources, it was organized in 356 [citation needed] by the emperor Constantius II from the easternmost provinces of the Praetorian prefecture of Italy. [citation needed] Events Gregory the Illuminator appoints his son Aristax as successor in the Patriarchate of Armenia. ... Events Constantine becomes the sole emperor of the Roman Empire. ... Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus[2] (27 February c. ... Events February 8 - Roman authorities make an attempt to arrest Athanasius on the accusation of supporting the usurper Magnentius. ... Flavius Iulius Constantius, known in English as Constantius II, (7 August 317 - 3 November 361) was a Roman Emperor (337 - 361) of the Constantinian dynasty. ... The Praetorian Prefecture of Italy (Latin: Praefectura Praetorio Italiae, in its full form Praefectura Praetorio Italiae, Illyrici et Africae) was one of four large Praetorian prefectures into which the Late Roman Empire was divided. ...


The prefecture originally included two dioceses: the Diocese of Pannonia and the Diocese of Moesia. Later, the Diocese of Moesia was divided into the Diocese of Dacia and the Diocese of Macedonia. The prefecture encompassed Pannonia, Noricum, Crete, and most of the Balkan peninsula except Thrace. A Roman or civil diocese was one of the administrative divisions of the later Roman Empire, starting with the Tetrarchy. ... The Diocese of Pannonia (Latin: Dioecesis Pannoniarum), later known as Diocese of Illyricum, was a diocese of the Late Roman Empire. ... Emperor Aurelian (270-275), confronted with the secession of Gallia and Hispania from the empire since 260, with the advance of the Sassanids in Asia, and the devastations that the Carpians and the Goths had done into Moesia and Illyria, abandoned the province of Dacia created by Trajan and withdrew... The Diocese of Macedonia included the provinces of Macedonia Prima, Macedonia Salutaris, Thessalia, Epirus Vetus, Epirus Nova, Achaea, and Creta. ... Position of the Roman province of Pannonia Pannonia is an ancient country bounded north and east by the Danube, conterminous westward with Noricum and upper Italy, and southward with Dalmatia and upper Moesia. ... Noricum in ancient geography was a celtic kingdom in Austria and later a province of the Roman Empire. ... Crete (Greek Κρήτη — classical transliteration KrÄ“tÄ“, modern Greek transliteration Kríti; Ottoman Turkish گريد (Girit); Classical Latin CrÄ“ta, Vulgar Latin Candia) is the largest of the Greek islands at 8,336 km² (3,219 square miles) and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak  Thrace (Bulgarian: , Greek: , Attic Greek: ThrāíkÄ“ or ThrēíkÄ“, Latin: , Turkish: ) is a historical and geographic area in southeast Europe. ...


In 361, the emperor Julian abolished the Prefecture and integrated its provinces into the Prefecture of Italy, but it was reestablished under Gratian in 375. During this time, the Prefecture belonged to the Western Empire, but its possession was contested by the Eastern Empire. Flavius Claudius Iulianus (331–June 26, 363), was a Roman Emperor (361–363) of the Constantinian dynasty. ... The Praetorian Prefecture of Italy (Latin: Praefectura Praetorio Italiae, in its full form Praefectura Praetorio Italiae, Illyrici et Africae) was one of four large Praetorian prefectures into which the Late Roman Empire was divided. ... A coin of Gratian. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus The Western Roman Empire in 395. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Byzantine Empire. ...


In 379, the Prefecture of Illyricum was divided into Western and Eastern Illyricum. Western Illyricum was made a civil diocese under the jurisdiction of a vicar of the Prefecture of Italy residing at Sirmium, while Eastern Illyricum would remain a separate Prefecture under the Eastern Empire. The division was not finalized until the death of Theodosius II in 395. January 19 - Theodosius I is elevated as Roman Emperor at Sirmium. ... The Diocese of Pannonia (Latin: Dioecesis Pannoniarum), also known as Diocese of Illyricum, was a diocese of the Late Roman Empire. ... The Praetorian Prefecture of Italy (Latin: Praefectura Praetorio Italiae, in its full form Praefectura Praetorio Italiae, Illyrici et Africae) was one of four large Praetorian prefectures into which the Late Roman Empire was divided. ... Ruins of Sirmium Julian solidus, ca. ... Theodosius II Flavius Theodosius II (April, 401 - July 28, 450 ). The eldest son of Eudoxia and Arcadius who at the age of 7 became the Roman Emperor of the East. ... Events After the death of emperor Theodosius I, the Roman Empire is divided in an eastern and a western half. ...


In 437, however, as part of the dowry of Licinia Eudoxia, Valentinian III ceded the eastern part of the now called Diocese of Illyricum (ex Diocesi of Pannonia) to the Prefecture of Illyricum, thus the seat of the prefecture was again moved to Sirmium. [6] However, the new provinces were soon devastated by the incursions of the Huns under Attila, and the provinces soon reverted to the Western Empire. Solidus minted in Thessalonica to celebrate the marriage of Valentinian III to Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of the Eastern Emperor Theodosius II. On the reverse, the three of them in wedding dresses. ... Solidus minted in Thessalonica to celebrate the marriage of Valentinian III to Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of the Eastern Emperor Theodosius II. On the reverse, the three of them in wedding dresses. ... The Diocese of Pannonia (Latin: Dioecesis Pannoniarum), also known as Diocese of Illyricum, was a diocese of the Late Roman Empire. ... The Huns were an early confederation of Central Asian equestrian nomads or semi-nomads. ... For other uses, see Attila (disambiguation). ...


Prefects

  • Apraemis, prefect of the Prefecture of Illyricum with residence in Sirmium (before 441).

Sources

  • The Times History of Europe, Times Books, London, 2001.

See also

The Roman Empire ca. ... The Diocese of Pannonia (Latin: Dioecesis Pannoniarum), also known as Diocese of Illyricum, was a diocese of the Late Roman Empire. ... Location of Illyria Illyria (Albanian Iliria Land of the Free; Ancient Greek ; Latin Illyria [1] (see also Illyricum) was in Classical antiquity a region in the western part of todays Balkan Peninsula, founded by the tribes and clans of Illyrians, an ancient people who spoke the Illyrian languages. ... Map of the Roman Empire, with the provinces, after 120 AD. In Ancient Rome, a province (Latin, provincia, pl. ...

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