Aratius

Aratius
Birth nameAratius
Died552
AllegianceSasanian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Battles/warsIberian War
Gothic War

Aratius (Greek: 'Αράτιος, d. 552) was an Armenian military commander of the 6th century whose brother was Narses. He served at first the Sasanian Empire, then defected to the Byzantine Empire. He is primarily known for his activities in the Iberian War and the Gothic War. He was eventually killed in an ambush. Primary sources about him include Choricius of Gaza and Procopius of Caesarea.[1]

  1. ^ Martindale (1992), p. 102-104

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