Description: (Roman General during the Last Years of the Western Roman Empire)
Flavius Aëtius, a Roman general and statesman, played a crucial role in the final years of the Western Roman Empire. Commanding the military and wielding significant influence for twenty years, he skillfully navigated policies in the face of barbarian threats. Aetius led a combined Roman and allied army in the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451, successfully stopping Attila's invasion of Gaul. Recognized as the "Last of the Romans," he is celebrated for his pivotal role in defending the Western Empire.