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Theodosius I
Theodosius I, portrait on a gold coin from Mediolanum, Italy 378–383.
During the early years of his reign, Theodosius I spent much of his time in two primary locations:
- Thessalonica: In 379 and 380, Theodosius resided chiefly in this city, where he focused on rebuilding the army and consolidating Rome’s position on the Balkan Peninsula.1
- Constantinople: From the end of 380 until 387, the emperor stayed mainly in Constantinople. During this period, he implemented various measures to improve the capital, including the planning of the Forum Tauri.1