Theodosian Code
The Empire's first official law code
In 438 Emperor Theodosius II promulgated a compilation of the laws issued since Constantine the Great; from 439 it was in force in the West as well. The Code preserved Roman law for the barbarian kingdoms and served as a model for Justinian's codification.
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Meanwhile around the world (±25 years)
Middle East
- 451 Council of Chalcedon — 13 years later
Asia
- c. 427 Founding of Nalanda — 11 years earlier
Americas
- c. 431 Ilopango eruption — 7 years earlier
Alive at the time
- Attila (aged 32)