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Armatus
Byzantine military commander · Politicians · Died 477
Armatus, also known as Harmatus and Harmatius, was an Eastern Roman military commander, magister militum under Emperors Leo I, Basiliscus and Zeno, and consul. He was instrumental in the rebellion of Basiliscus against Zeno, and in his subsequent fall.
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Solidus issued by Basiliscus during his short reign. Armatus supported his relative Basiliscus in his revolt against Emperor Zeno.
Tremissis issued by Emperor Zeno after he had regained his throne. Armatus was the commander of the army sent by Basiliscus to counter Zeno's advance, but accepted a bribe by the former emperor and betrayed his uncle.
Coin issued by Odoacer in the name of ZenoAbout this person
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Died 477
