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Galla Placidia - Augusta Galla Placidia
Galla Placidia was an important figure in the Roman Empire in the first half of the fifth century. She was first a Gothic hostage and then the wife of a Gothic king. She was made "augusta" or empress, and she served actively as regent for her young son when he was named emperor.
Galla Placidia
An article on Galla Placidia, the one-time wife of a Gothic king and the wife, sister, and daughter of Roman emperors.
Galla Placidia
Profile of one of the most influential women in the Roman Empire.
Alaric and the Kingdom of the Goths
Galla Placidia was a pawn in the Gothic and Roman politics, but although taken as hostage by the Goths, she seems to have loved her Gothic king husband.