Aequitius


Aequitius, or Equitius, was magister militum in Illyricum in the Roman Empire.

Early career

Born in Pannonia, he served together with the future Emperor Valentinian I as scutarius. Being one of Valentinian's principal supporters, the new Emperor made Aequitius magister militum in Illyricum in 364. When Procopius rose up against Valentinian, Aequitius remained loyal to the Emperor. Procopius sent envoys to the Illyrian troops to secure their support, but Aequitius had them captured and killed. Aequitius was last seen in the region of Illyria in 384