Quintus Aurelius Memmius Symmachus | |
---|---|
![]() Symmachus (left) and Boethius, presentation miniature, Boethius, De institutione arithmetica, c. 845 | |
Western Roman Consul | |
In office 485–485 | |
Monarch | Theodoric |
Preceded by | Decius Marius Venantius Basilius |
Succeeded by | Caecina Mavortius Basilius Decius |
Personal details | |
Died | 526 |
Nationality | Roman |
Relations | Symmachi |
Children | Rusticiana, Galla, and Proba |
Parent | Quintus Aurelius Symmachus |
Profession | Historian, patron |
Quintus Aurelius Memmius Symmachus (died 526) was a 6th-century Roman aristocrat, a historian and a supporter of Nicene Christianity.[1] He was a patron of secular learning, and became the consul for the year 485. He supported Pope Symmachus in the schism over the Popes' election, and was executed with his son-in-law Boethius after being charged with treason.
© MMXXIII Rich X Search. We shall prevail. All rights reserved. Rich X Search