In Literature
Valentinian III's life was dramatized by John Fletcher in his play Valentinian, c. 1612 (published 1647).
He also appears in Handel's 1731 opera Ezio, based on a libretto by Metastasio.
The story of Valentinian and Aëtius was recounted in the pages of Hal Foster's Prince Valiant.
Valentinian III was played by Reg Rogers in the 2001 miniseries Attila.
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