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Barbarian Settlement Stabilizing Rome
- The Western Roman Empire stabilized by settling Goths as foederati with land for military service deals.
- This integration reshaped demographics and political control in Gaul under imperial auspices.
Forced Marriage of Galla Placidia
- Galla Placidia was forced to marry General Constantius III, her imperial rescuer, against her will.
- Their union produced a daughter named Honoria, who later influenced imperial politics.
Gallic Council Balances Power
- A Gallic provincial council was created to give local elites more autonomy while maintaining imperial influence.
- This balancing act aimed to prevent rebellion by involving local nobility in governance.