Aequitius

Aequitius, or Equitius, was magister militum (or master of soldiers) in Illyricum in the Roman Empire.

Early career

Born in Pannonia, he served together with the future Emperor Valentinian I as scutarius (or guardsman).[1] Being one of Valentinian's principal supporters, the new Emperor made Aequitius magister militum in Illyricum in 364.[1] When Procopius rose up against Valentinian, Aequitius remained loyal to the Emperor.[2] Procopius sent envoys to the Illyrian troops to secure their support, but Aequitius had them captured and killed.[2] Aequitius was last seen in the region of Illyria in 384

References
  1. Lenski 2014, p. 57.
  2. Coombs–Hoar 2015, p. 23.

Sources
  • Coombs–Hoar, Adrian (2015). Eagles in the Dust: The Roman Defeat at Adrianopolis AD 378. Pen and Sword. ISBN 978-1-78159-088-1.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Lenski, Noel (2014). Failure of Empire: Valens and the Roman State in the Fourth Century A.D. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-23332-4.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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