Decius (exarch)

Decius was an Exarch of Ravenna. He held this position by October of 584,[1] and Smaragdus succeeded him in 585. He is thought to have been the first exarch of Ravenna, although some believe that Baduarius had been exarch before him.[2]

This article is about the 6th century Exarch of Ravenna. For the 3rd century Roman Emperor, see Decius. For other uses, see Decius (disambiguation).

References
  1. Herrin, Judith (1987). The Formation of Christendom. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. p. 156.
  2. Villari, Pasquale (1902). The Barbarian Invasions of Italy, Vol. II. London, UK: T. Fisher Unwin. p. 305.
New title Exarch of Ravenna
584–585		 Succeeded by
Smaragdus
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