Stilicho (Roman general; c. 359–408)
Stilicho[ (c. 359–408) was a Roman general who, for a time, became the most powerful man in the Western Roman Empire.
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Invasions of Italy in Late Antiquity
In late Antiquity the north-east of the Italian peninsula suffered many invasions. The wars caused people to move to the safer lagoon areas, and hence to the foundation of Venice.