the Huns. Persia King Yazdegerd I of Persia maintains cordial relations with the Roman Empire. He becomes an executor of Arcadius' will and is entrusted with the care of the young Theodosius II until he comes of age. By topic Medicine Alaric I exacts a tribute from Rome that includes 3,000 pounds of pepper. The spice is valued for alleged medicinal virtues and for disguising spoilage in meat that is past its prime. Births Tai Wu Di, emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty (d. 452) Deaths May 1 – Arcadius, Roman Emperor May 4 – Venerius, bishop of Milan and Saint August 22 – Stilicho, Roman general References