Procopius of Cilicia

AncientGeneralRoman Empire326 — 366

Julian relative, usurper against Valens.

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Quick Facts

Born

326

Died

366

Country

Roman Empire

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score44.4

Procopius of Cilicia — Complete Timeline

365 AD

Proclaimed Emperor Against ValensPolitical Action◆ Major

Procopius, a relative of Emperor Julian, was proclaimed emperor in Constantinople while Emperor Valens was away. He gained initial support by claiming to be Julian's heir and by distributing bribes to the troops.

UsurpationRoman EmpireCivil War

Impact: regional

366 AD

Defeated at the Battle of ThyatiraWar◆ Major

Procopius's rebel army was defeated by Valens's generals at Thyatira in Lydia. Procopius fled the battlefield but was betrayed by his own officers and handed over to Valens, who had him executed.

BattleUsurpationRoman Empire

Impact: regionaltragic