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Theodosius the Great. The Emperor Who Banned Games and Closed Pagan Temples
Theodosius the Great was a Roman emperor during a pivotal period. In 395 AD, he established the final division of the Roman Empire into Eastern and Western halves. During his reign, the last ancient Olympic Games took place, and he prohibited religions other than Christianity.
Theodosius the Great was likely born on January 11, 347 AD, and he died on January 17, 395 AD. He became emperor in 379 AD and initially ruled jointly with Gratian and later with Valentinian II until 392 AD, after which he ruled independently.
Who was Theodosius the Great, and what did he look like?
According to historical accounts, Theodosius did not enjoy robust health. He was of average height and had a frail physique. Despite his Spanish origin, he had light hair. He was an educated and well-read ruler with a keen interest in Roman history.
Reportedly, his daily lifestyle was somewhat ascetic. He ate sparingly, enjoyed walks, and engaged in physical exercises for his health. However, he could be impulsive and make decisions in anger. Initially, Theodosius ruled over the eastern part of the empire, but from 394 AD, he governed the entire empire.
