Olybrius (consul 491)
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Flavius Olybrius was an aristocrat of the Eastern Roman Empire and sole consul for the year 491. He is sometimes referred to as "Olybrius Junior" in the sources, probably referencing his young age. Ol
Areobindus Dagalaifus Areobindus, Olybrius' father
Anicia Juliana, Olybrius' mother
Anastasius I Dicorus
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Anastasius I Dicorus was Eastern Roman emperor from 491 to 518. A career civil servant, he came to the throne at the age of 61 after being chosen by Ariadne, the wife of his predecessor, Zeno. His rei
Olybrius (consul 491)
…less." He was appointed consul at a very young age in 491. Afterwards, Olybrius married Irene, the daughter of Paulus and niece of Eastern Roman Emperor Anastasius I (r. 491–518); Anastasius wanted to strengthen his rule through a bond with the Theodosian dynasty through this marriage. However Olybrius and Irene had…
Anastasius I on a consular diptych, AD 517
The Barberini ivory, a 6th-century ivory diptych representing either Anastasius or Justinian I
Anastasius I (center) alongside his wife Ariadne (right) on the consular diptych of his grandnephew Sabinianus Anastasius (AD 517). The third figure may be the co-consul Agapitus.
Gold solidus of Anastasius I