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Theodosius I

biographical name

The·​o·​do·​sius I ˌthē-ə-ˈdō-sh(ē-)əs How to pronounce Theodosius I (audio)
347–395 the Great Roman general and emperor (379–395)

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“Theodosius I.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Theodosius%20I. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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