Theodosians
The Theodosians refer to the legal codes and administrative reforms implemented by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I (r. 379–395 AD) and his successors, particularly Theodosius II (r. 408–450 AD). These measures were pivotal in shaping the late Roman legal system and influencing the development of medieval and early modern European law.
The most significant of these legal compilations is the *Codex Theodosianus*, issued in 438 AD under Theodosius
The Theodosian reforms also introduced stricter measures against paganism, culminating in the Edict of Theodosius in
Administratively, Theodosius I divided the empire into two prefectures—one for the west and one for the east—each
The Theodosians’ legal and administrative innovations laid the groundwork for Byzantine law and influenced the legal