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Chapter CXI — Acilius Severus [2543] of Spain, of the family of that Severus to whom

Acilius Severus of Spain, of the family of that Severus to whom Lactantius' two books of Epistles are addressed, composed a volume of mingled poetry and prose which is a sort of guide book to his whole life. This he called Calamity or Trial. He died in the reign of Valentinianus.

Notes

  1. 2543. Died before 376. Fabricius and Migne read Aquilus, Honorius has Achilius but the mss. read as above. This is the only source of information and the work is lost.
  2. 2544. Trial"Vicissitudes or proofs." Matougues.