Galla Placidia (388-450 CE), the future empress, was the half-sister of the Westen Roman emperor Flavius Honorius (r. 395-423 CE), and the daughter of Theodosius the Great (r. 379-395 CE). She was taken hostage by Alaric during the sack of Rome 410 CE. After returning to Rome, she became regent for her young son, Honorius' heir, Valentinian III.
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388 CE - 450 CELife of Galla Placidia.
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395 CEDeath of Roman Emperor Theodosius I.
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402 CEAlaric invades Italy.
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408 CEAlaric I the Visigoth besieges Rome. As ransom, Rome pays 5,000 pounds of gold, 30,000 pounds of silver, 4,000 silken tunics, 3,000 hides dyed scarlet, and 3,000 pounds of pepper.
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410 CEAlaric of the Visigoths sacks Rome.
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414 CEGalla Placidia marries Athaulf.
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417 CEConstantius III marries Galla Placidia.
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425 CEGalla Placidia becomes regent for the young Valentinian III.
