Hierius (consul) explained

Flavius Hierius (Greek: Ίέριος; floruit 425–432) was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Life

Hierius was Praetorian prefect of the East a first time from 425 to 428, then a second time in 432. In 427, he also held the consulate, with Ardabur as a colleague, both chosen by the Eastern court. In 427 he also restored and dedicated the Baths of Constantine (also called "of Theodosius").

Sources

• Jones, Arnold Hugh Martin, John Robert Martindale, John Morris, "Hierius 2", Prosopography of the Later Roman Empire, Volume 2, Cambridge University Press, 1980,, p. 557.