Who' was emperor Justinian

Answer 1

Justinian was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire; He was a high-ranking Byzantine nobleman.

AnswerHe started off as a trader. His wife Theadora- the "co-emperor"- was in fact a stripper literally. But he ruled during the Byzantine (New Roman) empire.

He reclaims western territories.

He invents Justinian's Code

He taxed a LOT (to reclaim territory)- was very unpopular with the people. In fact when there was a sports riot that burned down buildings in anger of the taxes, his wife convinced him to settle this when Justinian was about the abdicate his throne. So he tells all the rebels he'll settle it with them and invites them to the hypodrome (horse race stadium), locks the gates, and massacres all of them. He is REALLY interesting.

With the destroyed parts of Constantinople (from riot), Justinian creates new buildings. He built the great Hagia Sophia Church. It's got domes and very architecturally advanced.

Unfortunately, this leads to bankruptcy. And a downhill for the empire after his reign.