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166- As Long As She's Nice To Look At

The History of Rome

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Themias' Grandson Will Rise to Emperor of the Western Empire

Theodosius II's grandson, also named Themias, will rise to become Emperor of the Western Empire. Elia Pulcheria was only 15 years old when she assumed regency of Eastern Empire. She had herself declared Augusta, and then took a famous vow of virginity.

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