Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum
The praetorian prefecture of Illyricum (Latin: praefectura praetorio per Illyricum; Greek: ἐπαρχότης/ὑπαρχία [τῶν πραιτωρίων] τοῦ Ἰλλυρικοῦ, also termed simply the Prefecture of Illyricum) was one of four praetorian prefectures into which the Late Roman Empire was divided.
| Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum Praefectura praetorio per Illyricum Ἐπαρχότης Ἰλλυρικοῦ | |
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| Praet. prefecture of the East Roman Empire | |
| 347–630's | |
The praetorian prefecture of Illyricum (375–379) | |
| Capital | Sirmium, later Thessalonica |
| Historical era | Late Antiquity |
• Established | 347 |
• loss of most of Illyricum to Slavic incursions | 630's |
| Political subdivisions | Diocese of Macedonia Diocese of Dacia Diocese of Pannonia (until 379) |
The administrative centre of the prefecture was Sirmium (375–379), and, after 379, Thessalonica. It took its name from the older province of Illyricum, which in turn was named after ancient Illyria, and in its greatest expanse encompassed Pannonia, Noricum, Crete, and most of the Balkan peninsula except for Thrace.
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