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Flavius Theodorus Filoxenus Sotericus Filoxenus was the consul of the Eastern Roman Empire in 525 CE. He was consul while Probus was Western consul.

Theodorus Filoxenus was the son of Sotericus Filoxenus. [1]

A diptych from when he was consul, refers to him with "Flavius Theodorus Filoxenus, son of Sotericus Filoxenus, with the rank of illustris, domestic count, formerly master in Thrace, and ordinary consul." [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Diptych of Philoxenus". Dumbarton Oaks. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  2. G. Bühl (5 December 2011). "Transition to Christianity: Art of Late Antiquity,3rd – 7th Century AD" . Retrieved 20 March 2024.