Flavius Afranius Syagrius, Procounsul in Africa

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• History: birth to death

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History:
He was a Gallo-Roman Senator at Lyons. Under the Emperor Valerian I, he was a Notary. During the campaign against the Alamanni, he carried dispatches to the Duke Arator. When the Roman army was defeated in this campaign, he fell into disgrace. However, he returned to favor with the help of the powet, Ausonius, who was made tutor to the Emperor's son, Gratian. Later, Ausonius dedicated a poem to Flavius.

Flavius Afranius Syagrius served between 27 June 380 and 382 as sole Praetorian Perfect of the West for Gaul and Italy.

Flavius Afranius Syagrius was elected in 381 as a Gallo-Roman Consul.

Buried:
He was buried at the city gate.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Flavius Afranius Syagrius
2. daughter of Flavius Afranius Syagrius