Areobindus | |
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Died | 546 |
Nationality | Eastern Roman (Byzantine) |
Occupation(s) | Official, Military Commander |
Known for | Senator in Constantinople, Magister militum in Africa |
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Spouse | Praejecta |
Areobindus (died 546) was an official and military commander of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. He served as a senator in Constantinople and briefly as magister militum in Africa in 545/6.[1]
Areobindus was sent to Africa by Emperor Justinian I (r. 527–565) following the crisis which had erupted during Sergius's command.[2][1] Areobindus's retinue included a contingent of Armenian troops led by Artabanes and John, descendants of the royal Armenian Arsacid line.[2]
An inexperienced military commander, Areobindus proved unable to deal with the issue.[2] After the Battle of Thacia, Justinian recalled Sergius and made Areobindus "overall commander" but the mutiny had already spread through the ranks.[2]
In 546, Areobindus was killed in Carthage by the rebel Guntarith (Guntharis), the dux of Numidia.[1][2] Areobindus was married to Praejecta.[2]