 In 432 Aetius held the consulate, but Bonifacius was recalled to Italy and received warmly by Placidia.Bonifacius was given the rank of patrician and made the senior "comes et magister utriusque militiae", while Aetius was stripped of his military command.Aetius, believing his fall now imminent, marched against Bonifacius and fought him at the Battle of Rimini.