408 Theodosius II succeeds his father. He is but seven years of age and is controlled by his sister Pulcheria. Alaric moves upon Rome.
410 Death of Alaric.
421 Theodosius marries Athenais (Eudocia). War breaks out with Persia.
425 Organisation of the University of Constantinople.
438 Publication of the Theodosian Code.
439 Genseric takes Carthage.
441 War with Persia. War with the Huns and Vandals continues.
442 Invasion of Thrace and Macedonia by Attila.
447 Peace of Anatolius made with the Huns.
450 Death of Theodosius. Marcian is raised to the throne by Pulcheria, whom he marries. He makes a wise ruler and resists payment of tribute to the Huns.