Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea

Prince Theodosius
Duke of Beroea (more)
Born	(1964-09-02) 2 September 1964 Palace of Augustus, Palatine, Castellum, Latium
Spouse	Antoinette of Vannois (m. 1994)
Issue Detail	Princess Teresa of Beroea Prince Theophylactus of Beroea
Full name Flavius Claudius Nero Theodosius Gregorius Constantinus
House	Claudius
Father	Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople
Mother	Diana I Anicia
Religion	Imperial Church (Catholicism)
Military career
Allegiance	Latium
Service/branch	Latin Navy
Years of service	1984–2007 (end of active service)
Rank	Classis Prefect (honorary) Laticlavius

Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea (Flavius Claudius Nero Theodosius Gregorius Constantinus; b. 2 September 1964) commonly known as Prince Theodosius, is the second son and third child of Diana Augusta and Leo X Claudius. At the time of his birth, Theodosius was second in line to the Latin throne; as of 2017 he is currently tenth. His nephew, Constantine XX Claudius is the current Monarch of Latium.

Prince Theodosius has been a member of the Latin Navy since he enrolled at Imperial Naval College at Hierapolis, graduating in 1988. He was commissioned as a Decurion upon his service in the Latin Navy. By the end of his active service in 2007, he held the rank of Laticlavius. Since 2007 he has served as Lord High Admiral.

In 1991, Theodosius married Princess Antoinette of Vannois, daughter of Charles XIII of Vannois. Together they have two children: Teresa, Theophylactus.

Early Life and education

Theodosius was born on 2 September 1964 at Palace of Augustus in Castellum ab Alba, Latium, as the third child and second son of Latin Empress Diana Augusta and Leo X Claudius. He was baptized on 16 September 1964 at Sancta Sapientia by Archbishop Thomas Appuleius. His godparents are Prince George, Duke of Ossonoba (his mother's cousin); then Duke Isidorus Claudius (his father's brother); Theodora Claudia (his father's cousin); and Princess Alexandra of Ossonoba (his mother's cousin).

Like his older siblings, Theodosius attended formal schooling at Saint Michael's for his primary and secondary schooling. After secondary school, he joined the Latin Navy and enrolled at Imperial Naval College at Hierapolis. While at Hierapolis, Theodosius participated in an exchange program where he spent a year at Ghantish Imperial Naval Academy. He graduated from Imperial Naval College and was commissioned as a Decurion in the Latin Navy.

Military Career

Theodosius enlisted in the Latin Navy as a cadet in 1983 when he enrolled at Imperial Naval College at Hierapolis, unlike his brother, father, and grandfather who all attended Olympia Military Academy. Theodosius became one of the first members of the Claudii dynasty and the Latin Imperial Family to join the navy in nearly 150 years. While at Hierapolis, Theodosius underwent officer training and focused his studies on history. In 1985, he became a midshipman and served on the IMS Anicia Invictii frigate. After completing his schooling and officer training in 1986, Theodosius was commissioned as a Decurion. By 1993, he served as a Centurion Second Grade in the Perlicean Fleet.

Personal Life

Theodosius has closely guarded his private life, and is widely known to shy away from the public spotlight. Unlike his siblings, Theodosius had no known relationships before his marriage. Theodosius was first betrothed to his future wife Antoinette of Vannois in August 1991. Theodosius and Antoinette were eventually married in June 1991 at Basilica of Saint Maria outside the Walls in Castellum ab Alba.

Issue

Name	Date of birth	Date of death	Spouses
Princess Teresa of Beroea	(1996-05-03) 3 May 1996		Not yet married
Prince Theophylactus of Beroea	(1997-08-12) 12 August 1997		Not yet married

Titles, styles, honors and arms

Titles and styles

Styles of The Duke of Beroea
Reference style	His Imperial Highness
Spoken style	Your Highness
Alternative style	His Highness

• 22 February 1964 – 13 June 1994: His Imperial Highness The Prince Theodosius
• 13 June 1994 – present: His Imperial Highness The Duke Imperial of Beroea

As the child of a Sovereign, Theodosius is entitled to the rank of "prince" throughout his life, as are any of his children. Due to his birth occurring during his mother's reign, Theodosius is entitled to bear the additional title Purpurogenitus. Prior to his marriage he was a "prince" with the territorial designation "of Latium". Following his marriage, this territorial designation was dropped and Theodosius was granted the Imperial peerage of the Dukedom of Beroea. Theodosius's creation as Duke of Beroea is the 4th creation, and 3rd in 150 years. It was last held by Theodosius's great-grandfather, John Anicius, Duke of Beroea. Theodosius's full style and titles are:

His Imperial Highness Prince Theodosius, Duke Imperial of Beroea, Born in the Purple

National decorations

• Latium: Knight of the Order of the Winged Ram
• Latium: Member of the Order of the Cross
• Latium: Member of the Most Ancient Praetorian Order
• Latium: Knight of the Ancient Equestrian Order
• Latium: Recipient of the Medal for Valor

Ancestry

Ancestors of Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea

16. Peter Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 8. Theodosius Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 17. Leona Tullia 4. Jacobus Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 18. Gwyddawg, King of Gaemar 9. Princess Isobel of Gaemar 19. Princess Celeste of Montgisard 2. Leo Claudius, Duke of Adrianople 20. Duke Aurelius Martius 10. Duke Constantine Martius 21. Amantia Stilicho 5. Isabella Martia 22. Eusebius Rasinius 11. Eusebia Rasinia 23. Maria Rasinia 1. Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea 24. Michael XIV Anicius 12. John X Anicius 25. Eirene Orontina 6. Constantine XIX Anicius 26. John XIII Anicius 13. Joanna I Anicia 27. Princess Alexandra of Ghant 3. Diana I Anicia 28. Henry V, Elector of Rahdenburg 14. William II, Elector of Rahdenburg 29. Diana of Ravenna 7. Christine of Rahdenburg 30. George VI, Elector of Nyrundy 15. Adalinda of Nyrundy 31. Ludmilla of Tungria

See also

• Dukedom of Beroea

Prince Theodosius, Duke of Beroea House of Claudius Born: 2 September 1964
Lines of succession
Preceded by The Princess Octavia	Succession to the Latin throne 12th in line	Followed by Prince Theophylactus of Beroea
Regnal titles
Vacant 3rd creation extinct in 1964 Title last held by John Anicius, Duke of Beroea	Duke of Beroea 4th creation 1994–present	Incumbent Heir: Prince Theophylactus of Beroea
Political offices
Preceded by The Lord Verginius of Fidentia	Lord High Admiral 2007–present	Current holder