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Who was the general under Valentinian I who defeated a revolt in Africa?

  • Marcus Aurelius

  • Theodosius

  • Julius Caesar

  • Claudius

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Theodosius was the general under Valentinian I who defeated a revolt in Africa. The revolt was led by Firmus, who was a Moorish nobleman. Firmus was able to seize control of a large portion of Africa, but he was eventually defeated by Theodosius. Theodosius' victory was important because it helped to maintain Roman control over Africa.
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