403 AD

Events

### Politics and World Affairs

* The Visigoths under Alaric I were sent from Stilicho to Illyricum, marking a significant event in the complex web of alliances and power struggles during this period.
* In a notable victory for Stilicho, he defeated Alaric at Verona in the summer. This led to a temporary peace between the two leaders, with Alaric agreeing to leave Italy and head towards Illyricum.

### Religion

* A synod was convened, where John Chrysostom was accused of origenistic heresy and subsequently deposed as patriarch of Constantinople.
* However, it's worth noting that John Chrysostom was later reinstated after a period of exile. This event highlights the complex and often tumultuous nature of religious politics during this time.

### Notable Deaths

* April 12: Epiphanius of Salamis, Bishop of Salamis in Cyprus (born around 315)
* Oreibasios, a Greek doctor (born around 325)

Other Events

* Theodosius II and Flavius Rumorides were involved in various events during this year.
* Huang Xuan usurped the Jin throne, marking a significant shift in power dynamics within China.
* Shelun attacked the tabgachi but retreated without losses, taking the captured teleuts to Dzhungaria.
* The Chinese state of Late Liang was conquered by the kingdom of Late Qin.

See Also

* For more information on the events and figures mentioned above, see the relevant articles.