Decius (exarch)

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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]

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