Arbogast (magister militum)
Arbogastes or Arbogast (died 8 September 394) was a Roman army officer of Frankish origin. He won distinction in the service of the emperor Gratian, and was subsequently entrusted by Theodosius I with the guardianship of the underage Valentinian II. The death of Valentinian in mysterious circumstances, and the rise of the controversial Eugenius, led to a civil war in which Arbogast perished.
Magister militum Arbogastes | |
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| Other name(s) | Arbogast, Arbogastiz |
| Born | 4th century Galatia Minor |
| Died | 8 September 394 Near the Frigidus River |
| Allegiance | Western Roman Empire |
| Years of service | ? – 394 |
| Rank | Magister militum |
| Battles/wars | Battle of the Frigidus † |
| Relations | Richomeres (uncle) |
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