Heraclian, an officer of the Emperor Honorius (q.v.), who as governor of the province of Africa rendered good service during the invasion of Alaric. He became consul, but, revolting against Honorius, was defeated on invading Italy (413 A.D.), and slain soon after in Africa.
Heraclian
Chambers's Encyclopaedia, Volume 5: Friday to Humanitarians, p. 657
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