Chronology of the Life and Deeds of Stilicho

Date	Event	Location	Key Figures Involved	Outcome	Significance	Source
A.D. 400	Assumption of the Consulship	Rome	Stilicho, Emperor Honorius, Goddess Roma, Claudian, Roman Senate	Stilicho accepted the consular robes and fasces; held magnificent games and a grand celebration.	The peak of Stilicho's political career; restored dignity to the office after the disgrace of Eutropius and unified the support of the senate and people.	[1]2
A.D. 400	Diplomatic and Administrative Reform	Rome	Stilicho, Honorius	End of supplication to the East; governors held accountable for corn supplies.	Re-established Roman independence from the Eastern Empire and restored ancient virtues and sovereignty.	3
A.D. 398	Defeat of Gildo	Africa (Libya) / Tabraca	Stilicho, Gildo (the Moorish tyrant), Honorius	Gildo was defeated, captured at Tabraca, and brought to judgment.	Restored Africa's grain supply to Rome, delivered Carthage from tyranny, and ended Gildo's attempt to transfer Libya to the Eastern Empire.	[1]2
A.D. 395 (March)	Campaign against Ripuarian Franks	Rhine Frontier / Gaul	Stilicho, Marcomeres, Sunno	Marcomeres was exiled to Etruria; Sunno was killed by his own soldiers.	Secured the German frontier through diplomacy and justice; allowed Gaul to rebuild and restore peace to the region.	1
A.D. 395	Military reinforcements to Byzantium	Byzantium (East)	Stilicho, Arcadius	Soldiers were sent to reinforce the East despite rising civil strife.	Maintained the pledge to Arcadius and attempted to keep the empire's two halves united.	1
A.D. 394	Ascension of Theodosius to Heaven	Not in source	Emperor Theodosius, Stilicho, Eugenius (the tyrant)	Death of Theodosius after defeating Eugenius.	Theodosius entrusted the governance of both the Eastern and Western Roman Empire to Stilicho.	2
A.D. 390	Death of Promotus	Not in source	Stilicho, Promotus, Visigoths	Promotus was slain in an ambush by Visigoths.	Stilicho succeeded to the command of Promotus following his death.	2
A.D. 387	Negotiation with Persia	Babylon	Stilicho, Sapor III	A treaty was sworn and peace arranged regarding the partition of Armenia.	Entrusted to Stilicho in his youth, establishing his early diplomatic reputation.	2
During the reign of Theodosius	Service to Emperor Theodosius	Roman Empire	Stilicho, Emperor Theodosius	Stilicho remained loyal to the emperor and was entrusted with the care of his heirs.	Established Stilicho as the protector of the imperial family and a key figure in the Roman hierarchy.	1
Before A.D. 400	Campaigns on the Rhine and Danube	Germany, Gaul	Stilicho, Sygambri (Germanic tribes)	Sygambri and various Germanic tribes were subdued.	Demonstrated Stilicho's military success in the North and brought Gaul and the Senones back to the service of Rome.	3
Relative to Stilicho's rise	Imperial Marriage Alliance	Spain (connection)	Stilicho, Serena, Emperor Theodosius, Emperor Honorius	Stilicho entered into a connection by marriage with the imperial house.	Solidified Stilicho's position within the ruling family and established his role as a "truer father" to Honorius.	3
Not in source	Defense of Britain	Britain	Stilicho, Scots, Picts, Saxons	Tribal incursions were halted.	Protected Britain from neighboring tribes (Scots/Hibernians) and Saxon sea-raiders.	1

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