Flavius Hierius (Greek: Ίέριος; floruit 425–432) was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Life

Hierius was Praetorian prefect of the East a first time from 425 to 428, then a second time in 432. In 427, he also held the consulate, with Ardabur as a colleague, both chosen by the Eastern court. In 427 he also restored and dedicated the Baths of Constantine (also called "of Theodosius").

Sources

Jones, Arnold Hugh Martin, John Robert Martindale, John Morris, "Hierius 2", Prosopography of the Later Roman Empire, Volume 2, Cambridge University Press, 1980, ISBN 0-521-20159-4, p. 557.

Preceded byTheodosius Augustus XII, Placidus Valentinianus Augustus II Consul of the Roman Empire 427with Flavius Ardabur Succeeded byFlavius Felix, Flavius Taurus Preceded byAetius Praetorian prefect of the East 425-428 Succeeded byFlorentius (I) Preceded byRufinus Praetorian prefect of the East 432 Succeeded byTaurus (I)