Resistance of Honorius cousins
408–409 revolt
The resistance of Honorius cousins is an episode in the Roman civil war of 407-415, in which resistance was made against the usurper Constantine III. This opposition was led by Didymus and Verinianus, close relatives of Emperor Honorius and owners of large estates in the Roman diocese of Hispania, present-day Spain.
Background
At the beginning of the 5th century, the Western Roman Empire faced a combination of internal civil wars and external invasions. From Britain and Gaul, the usurper Constantine III had seized power and tried to extend his influence to Hispania. The Spanish provinces recognised him as their emperor. Orosius, a contemporary, stated that the usurper sent envants to Spain who were initially accepted as rulers, but that they were later opposed.
The father of Honourius, emperor Theodosius (379–395) was originating from the province Gallaecia (northwestern Hispania). In the vicinity of Cauca (present-day Coca, near Segovia his family had large estates. Didymus and Verinianus are known to be close relatives of Honorius, and to play a leading role in the resistance against Constantine III. Their performance is mainly known from the work of Orosius. In addition to the aforementioned cousins, he also mentions Lagodius and Theodosiolus as relatives, but their meaning is further unknown.
Resistance against Constantine
According to Drinkwater was the attack of Sarus on Constantine at Valence and the knowledge that Stilicho, commander-in-chief of the Roman army, was preparing a second campaign, the direct reason for Didymus and Verianus to revolt .
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