[lqclamar]

The grant was given to Galla Placida, who was returned to Rome after Athaulf's death, leaving behind no heirs.

Take a moment to inform yourself about the manner of Galla Placida's return. I quoted Gibbon on it previously. It was arranged by treaty with Wallia, who in turn was given the rights to settle Iberia.

[zimdog]

Take a moment to inform yourself about the manner of Galla Placida's return. I quoted Gibbon on it previously. It was arranged by treaty with Wallia, who in turn was given the rights to settle Iberia.

So "Rights to settle Iberia" = "transfer of the political powers of the repatriated foreign widow of a murdered king"? No.