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In 529 he closed the Neoplatonist school at Athens - an action consistent with his policy of prohibiting pagans from teaching, proclaimed in the same year, although not enforced consistently throughout the empire.
Justinian also issued an edict demanding that all who were not yet baptised receive instruction in the "true faith of Christians" to become eligible for baptism. Failure to comply could result in confiscation of property or the loss of the right to an inheritance. Pagan worship was punishable by death.
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∙ 10y agoWhen Justinian's code was enrolled, changes started to happen. Some of the people didn't like how different religions could be in the same church as them, they preferred it when everyone was christian. The churches fought constantly until they split up, but of course they fought for other reasons it's just that religion did play a small role in Justinian's code.
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What was Justinian the Great known for?
Justinian code
What religion did Justinian and Constantine practice?
Justinian and Constantine practiced Christianity. Constantine was known for being the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity, while Justinian was a devout Christian who played a significant role in promoting and enforcing Christian beliefs during his reign.
What are the names of Justinian the great's children?
Justinian the Great had no children. He was succeeded by Justin II who was who was his nephew and had married the niece of his wife.
Why did Justinian want to reform the law of the byzantine empire?
Justinian I wanted to reform the law of the Byzantine Empire primarily because the law needed to be reorganized. Justinian I was also referred to as Justinian the Great.
How long did justian rule?
Justinian I (or the Great) ruled from 527 to 565 . Justinian II ruled from 685 to 695.
What was a high ranking byzantine nobleman who took the throne of the eastern empire in 527 was?
It was Justinian I, alsoknown as Justinian the Great.
When was Justinian's reign?
The Byzantine Emperor Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus ruled between 527 and 565 AD under the name Justinian I or Justinian the Great [Ιουστινιανός].
The last great Roman Emperor was?
Justinian l.
Ruler of Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565?
The ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire [Byzantine Empire] was Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustianianus known as Justinian I or Justinian the Great.
What has the author Mary Justinian Warpeha written?
Mary Justinian Warpeha has written: 'The effect of the reformation on the English eighteenth century critics of Shakespeare (1765-1807)' -- subject(s): Christianity and literature, Criticism and interpretation, History, Reformation, Religion, Religion in literature
Who was the most well know Byzantine emperor?
Justinian the Great
What do Alexander the great and Justinian and charlemange have in common?
they all have man parts
