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Who were the main competitors for power in the Western Roman Empire during Valentinian III's early reign?

  • Aetius, Felix, Bonifacius

  • Maximus, Stilicho, Alaric

  • Odoacer, Theodoric, Ricimer

  • Narses, Belisarius, Totila

Answer

During Valentinian III's early reign, Aetius, Felix, and Bonifacius were the main competitors for power in the Western Roman Empire. Aetius eventually defeated Felix and Bonifacius and became the dominant general.
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