At what age was Theodosius II proclaimed augustus?
Infant
5 years old
10 years old
15 years old
Answer
Theodosius II was proclaimed augustus, or Roman emperor, as an infant. He went on to rule the Eastern Roman Empire after the death of his father, Arcadius, in 408.
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