Eutropius

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the historian eutropius's time period?Active in the 4th century AD
2. Who was Eutropius?Eutropius was a powerful Roman official who started as a slave and later became a consul.
3. How did Eutropius become a consul if he was a slave?He used his intelligence and ambition to rise through the military and imperial service, eventually gaining the trust of emperors Valens and Arcadius, which helped him become consul in 399 AD.

Breviarium ab Urbe condita: A concise historical summary of Rome from its founding to the 4th century AD, written by the historian Eutropius.
Social Mobility: The ability of individuals or groups to move up or down within a social hierarchy.
Imperial Patronage: The support and favor given by an emperor or ruler to individuals, often in exchange for loyalty or service.