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Who is Justinian?

Updated: 8/22/2023
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14y ago

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Justinian was an emperor of Byzantine Empire who ruled from 527 ad to 565 ad. He was born in Tauresium (province dardania).

His real name was Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus.

He is famous for his legislative activities, primarily for his codification of all the known Roman law called "Corpus iuris civilis".

He's known for his "reconquista" a large campaign he fought with the help of his commanders Belisarius and Narzes. The goal of the campaign was the restoration of the Roman Empire and the Reunification of all the territories that were once a part of it.

The most famous were the wars agains Sassanid Empire in Iberia, against Vandals in North Africa and in Italy against Goths.

He is also known for his religious activities and suppression of all religions except Nicean (orthodox) Christianity, as well as economical and cultural activities.

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i think you might be referring to Justin ii. if you are then he is Justinian's nephew. if you are referring as Justinian the second, then i don't know who he is.

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AN emperor

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