Theodosius I
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| Theodosius I | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of the Roman Empire | |
| Reign | August 378 - 15 May 392 (emperor in the east, with Gratian and Valentinian II in the west); 15 May 392 - 17 January 395 (whole empire) |
| Full name | Flavius Theodosius |
| Birthplace | Cauca, modern Spain |
| Place of death | Milan |
| Buried | Constantinople, Modern Day Istanbul |
| Predecessor | Valens (in the east); Valentinian II in the west |
| Successor | Arcadius in the east; Honorius in the west |
| Wives | 1) Aelia Flaccilla (?-385) 2) Galla, daughter of Valentinian I |
| Offspring | Arcadius, Honorius, Pulcheria (?-385) and Galla Placidia |
| Dynasty | Theodosian |
| Father | Theodosius the Elder |
| Mother | Thermantia |
Flavius Theodosius (January 11, 347 – January 17, 395), also called Theodosius I and Theodosius the Great, was Roman Emperor from 379-395. He reunited the Eastern and Western Roman Empire, but was the last emperor of both parts of the empire. After his death, the two parts split permanently. He is also known for making Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
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