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Gildo
Igilgili (Jijel), Algeria
Archival Overview
Berber military commander and Comes Africae who ruled Roman North Africa for twelve years, cutting off the grain supply to Rome during the historic Gildonic War.
Biographical Record
Gildo was a Berber prince, son of King Nubel and younger brother of Firmus. Unlike his brother, Gildo initially served the Western Roman Empire with distinction, helping Count Theodosius suppress Firmus's uprising and earning appointment as Comes et Magister Utriusque Militiae per Africam in 386 CE.
As governor, Gildo wielded almost autonomous power over North Africa for over a decade. In 397 CE, he broke decisively with Rome's supreme commander Stilicho, swearing allegiance to the Eastern Roman Empire of Arcadius and halting Africa's grain exports to Italy.
Key Life Milestones
Appointment as Comes Africae
Appointed military ruler of Roman Africa, governing with supreme authority for over a decade.
Appointment as Comes Africae
Appointed military ruler of Roman Africa, governing with supreme authority for over a decade.
Appointment as Comes Africae
Appointed military ruler of Roman Africa, governing with supreme authority for over a decade.
The Gildonic War and Grain Embargo
Challenged Stilicho by halting Roman grain fleets, asserting North African geopolitical supremacy.
The Gildonic War and Grain Embargo
Challenged Stilicho by halting Roman grain fleets, asserting North African geopolitical supremacy.
The Gildonic War and Grain Embargo
Challenged Stilicho by halting Roman grain fleets, asserting North African geopolitical supremacy.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialEl Kala, Algeria