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We see the same pattern as the imperial government orders Aetius to cease the campaign in Gaul, to go with his troops to Italy to prepare with Felix in the war against the
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The promotion of Felix by Galla
Placidia to patrician in 430 cannot be seen as a reward for his efforts to neutralize the danger that Boniface posed (which was actually a failure), but to prevent even more envy by the growing power of Aetius who was now equivalent in rank. There had been rivalry
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was a minor and the empire was ruled by his mother Galla
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between the generals for some time. It is believed that Aetius deliberately kept himself away during the civil war against
Boniface by campaigning against the Franks. Evidence that he was actively involved in the civil war is lacking.
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