Justinian I
Eastern Roman Emperor who ruled from 527 to 565 (482-565)
Justinian I (/dʒʌˈstɪniən/) (Latin: Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus Augustus, Greek: Φλάβιος Πέτρος Σαββάτιος Ἰουστινιανός) (c. 482 – 14 November 565), commonly known as Justinian the Great, was Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 until his death. He is considered a saint by Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Justinian I | |||||
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Emperor of the Byzantine Empire | |||||
![]() Detail of a contemporary portrait in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna | |||||
Byzantine Emperor | |||||
Reign | 1 August 527 – 13/14 November 565 | ||||
Predecessor | Justin I | ||||
Successor | Justin II | ||||
Born | c. 482 Tauresium, Byzantine Dardania (near today's village of Taor, Republic of Macedonia) | ||||
Died | 14 November 565 (aged 82) Constantinople | ||||
Spouse | Theodora | ||||
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Imperial Dynasty | Justinian | ||||
Father | Sabbatius | ||||
Mother | Vigilantia |
Justinian simplified Roman laws. These are now called Corpus Juris Civilis.
Other websitesEdit
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- The Roman Law Library by Professor Yves Lassard and Alexandr Koptev
- Lecture series covering 12 Byzantine Rulers, including Justinian - by Lars Brownworth
Justinian I Born: 482/483 Died: 13 November/14 November 565
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Regnal titles | ||
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Preceded by Justin I |
Byzantine Emperor 527–565 with Justin I (527) |
Succeeded by Justin II |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Flavius Rusticius, Flavius Vitalianus |
Consul of the Roman Empire 521 With: Flavius Valerius |
Succeeded by Flavius Symmachus, Flavius Boethius |
Preceded by Vettius Agorius Basilius Mavortius |
Consul of the Roman Empire 528 |
Succeeded by Flavius Decius, II post consulatum Mavortii (West) |
Vacant Title last held by Rufius Gennadius Probus Orestes,Lampadius |
Consul of the Roman Empire 533–534 With: Decius Paulinus |
Succeeded by Belisarius |