List of urban prefects of Constantinople
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This is a list of urban prefects
or eparchs of Constantinople
. The Prefect or Eparch (in ) was one of the oldest and longest-lived offices of the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire
, being created in 359 and surviving relatively unaltered until the Fourth Crusade
. The Eparch was one of the most important officials of the Empire, and exercised full control over all aspects of the administration of Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire's capital.
Praefectus urbi
The praefectus urbanus or praefectus urbi, in English the urban prefect, was prefect of the city of Rome, and later also of Constantinople. The office originated under the Roman kings, continued during the Republic and Empire, and held high importance in late Antiquity...
or eparchs of Constantinople
Constantinople
Constantinople was the capital of the Roman, Eastern Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman Empires. Throughout most of the Middle Ages, Constantinople was Europe's largest and wealthiest city.-Names:...
. The Prefect or Eparch (in ) was one of the oldest and longest-lived offices of the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire during the periods of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, centred on the capital of Constantinople. Known simply as the Roman Empire or Romania to its inhabitants and neighbours, the Empire was the direct continuation of the Ancient Roman State...
, being created in 359 and surviving relatively unaltered until the Fourth Crusade
Fourth Crusade
The Fourth Crusade was originally intended to conquer Muslim-controlled Jerusalem by means of an invasion through Egypt. Instead, in April 1204, the Crusaders of Western Europe invaded and conquered the Christian city of Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire...
. The Eparch was one of the most important officials of the Empire, and exercised full control over all aspects of the administration of Constantinople, the Byzantine Empire's capital.
Proconsuls of Constantinople (until 359)
- Alexander (342)
- Ulpius Limenius (342)
- Donatius (ca. 343)
- Montius Magnus (bef. 351)
- Strategius Musonianus (bef. 353)
- Anatolius (354)
- Iustinus (355)
- Photius (355/356)
- Araxius (356)
- ThemistiusThemistiusThemistius , named , was a statesman, rhetorician, and philosopher. He flourished in the reigns of Constantius II, Julian, Jovian, Valens, Gratian, and Theodosius I; and he enjoyed the favour of all those emperors, notwithstanding their many differences, and the fact that he himself was not a...
(358–359)
Prefects of Constantinople (from 359)
- Honoratus (359–361)
- Domitius ModestusDomitius Modestus- Life :Of Arab origin, Modestus was comes Orientis from 358 to 362, succeeding to Nebridius and serving under the Emperors Constantius II and Julian...
(362–363) - Jovius (364)
- CaesariusCaesariusCaesarius may refer to:* Caesarius of Africa, 3rd century Christian*Caesarius of Nazianzus, physician and politician of the 4th century, and the younger brother of Gregory of Nazianzus...
(365) - Phronimius (365–366)
- ClearchusClearchus (consul 384)Clearchus was a Roman politician who was consul of the Roman Empire in 384 AD.-Career:Born into a moderately successful family in the region of Thesprotia, as a boy Clearchus was taught by the philosopher and sophist Nicoles...
(372–373; first term) - Vindaonius Magnus (375–376)
- Restitutus (380)
- Pancratius (381–382)
- SophroniusSophroniusSophronius was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Churches...
(382?) - ClearchusClearchus (consul 384)Clearchus was a Roman politician who was consul of the Roman Empire in 384 AD.-Career:Born into a moderately successful family in the region of Thesprotia, as a boy Clearchus was taught by the philosopher and sophist Nicoles...
(382–384; second term) - ThemistiusThemistiusThemistius , named , was a statesman, rhetorician, and philosopher. He flourished in the reigns of Constantius II, Julian, Jovian, Valens, Gratian, and Theodosius I; and he enjoyed the favour of all those emperors, notwithstanding their many differences, and the fact that he himself was not a...
(384) - PalladiusPalladiusPalladius was the first Bishop of the Christians of Ireland, preceding Saint Patrick. The Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion consider Palladius a saint.-Armorica:...
(382/408) - Theodorus (385/387)
- NebridiusNebridiusSaint Nebridius was bishop of Egara and then bishop of Barcelona from 540 to around 547 AD. His feast day falls on February 9. A native of Girona, Nebridius, according to tradition, had three brothers were also saints. They were Saint Justus, bishop of Urgell; Saint Elpidius; and Saint...
(386) - Clementinus (386/387)
- Proculus (388–392)
- Aristaenetus (392)
- AurelianusAurelianus (consul 400)Aurelianus , also known as Aurelian, was a prominent politician of the Eastern Roman Empire.- Biography :Aurelianus was the son of the Consul of 361, Taurus, and brother of Caesarius; he had a son called Taurus, Consul in 428...
(393–394) - Honoratus (394?)
- Theodotus (395)
- Claudius (396)
- Africanus (396–397)
- Romulianus (398)
- Severinus (398–399)
5th century
- Clearchus (400–402)
- Simplicius (403)
- Paianius (404)
- Studius (404)
- Optatus (404–405)
- Gemellus (404/408)
- Aemilianus (406)
- MonaxiusMonaxiusFlavius Monaxius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, praefectus urbi of Constantinople, Consul and twice praetorian prefect of the East.- Biography :...
(17 January 408 – 26 April 409) - Anthemius IsidorusAnthemius IsidorusFlavius Anthemius Isidorus was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, the maternal uncle of the Western emperor Anthemius.- Biography :...
(4 September 410 – 20 October 412) - Priscianus (413)
- UrsusUrsus (praefectus urbi)Ursus was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, praefectus urbi of Constantinople in 415-416.- Life :In 415 Ursus was praefectus urbi of Constantinople. On September 4, he escorted the relics of Joseph and Zechariah that were brought in the Great Church; he is attested in office by laws issued...
(415–416) - AetiusAetius (praetorian prefect)Aetius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, praefectus urbi of Constantinople and praetorian prefect of the East.- Life :Aetius was praefectus urbi of Constantinople...
(419) - FlorentiusFlorentius (consul 429)Flavius Florentius was a prominent high official of the Eastern Roman Empire, who influenced imperial policy during the second quarter of the fifth century.- Biography :...
(422) - Severinus (423–424)
- Constantius (424–425)
- Theophilus (425–426)
- Cyrus of PanopolisCyrus of PanopolisFlavius Taurus Seleucus Cyrus , better known as Cyrus of Panopolis from his birthplace of Panopolis in Egypt, was a senior East Roman official, epic poet, philosopher and a lover of Greek arts...
(426) - Neuthius
- Proculus (428)
- Heliodorus (432)
- Leontius (434–435)
- Cyrus of PanopolisCyrus of PanopolisFlavius Taurus Seleucus Cyrus , better known as Cyrus of Panopolis from his birthplace of Panopolis in Egypt, was a senior East Roman official, epic poet, philosopher and a lover of Greek arts...
(439–441) - Iustinianus (474)
- AdamantiusAdamantius (praefectus urbi)Adamantius was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire, praefectus urbi of Constantinople , patricius and honorary consul.- Biography :...
(474–479)
10th century
- Theophilos ErotikosTheophilos Erotikos (10th century)Theophilos Erotikos was a 10th-century Byzantine scholar and official. Under Romanos I Lekapenos , he served as Eparch of Constantinople and teacher of geometry at the University of Constantinople. On the assumption of sole rule by Constantine VII in 945, he was promoted to the rank of patrikios...
(?–945) - Constantine the protospatharios (945–?)