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Who assassinated Valentinian III?

  • Aetius's bodyguards

  • Stilicho's soldiers

  • Alaric's followers

  • Odoacer's men

Answer

Valentinian III was assassinated by Aetius's bodyguards in response to Valentinian killing Aetius. This event marked the end of Valentinian III's reign and further contributed to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
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