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Justinian I (or the great) did not want to reconquer anything with his enemies. That would have been a contradiction in terms. Justinian I carried out his reconquests exclusively with his imperial army.
Justinian I wanted to 'restore' the Roman Empire by reconquering the lands lost by the western part of the Roman Empire as a result of the Germanic invasions.
Justinian's army defeated the Vandals in Africa (Vandalic War, 533-534) retaking the area of the Vandalic kingdom (northern Tunisia and eastern Algeria). Then it had to fight a rebellion by the local Berbers until 548 to take southern Tunisia and western Libya. Justinian wanted to restore Africa as it had been under the Romans. The religion of the Vandals, Arian Christianity, was persecuted. Many Vandals fled Africa and some went west, to Algeria, and integrated with the local Berbers. The remaining Vandals were shipped to the east and enlisted in the imperial army. The Vandal ethnic group disappeared.
Justinian I attacked the Ostrogoths in Italy, starting the Gothic War (535-54) which he won. However, this was a highly costly victory. Nineteen years of fierce fighting left some areas of northern Italy devastated and depopulated. The war depleted the resources of the empire. This and the impoverishment of Italy made it impossible for the Byzantines to oppose the invasion of northern Italy by the Lombards fifteen year later (569-72). The Lombards also took over areas of central and southern Italy. The remaining Byzantine possessions in Italy were in part of central Italy and in Apulia, Sicily, Sardinia and Corsica.
Justinian managed to retake most of southern Spain along from the Visigoths on 559. The Visigoths retook this area in 624.
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Who was the powerful byzantine emperor who ruled with his wife Theodora and tried to reconquer the western roman empire?
Justinian I.
What date was it when Justinian died?
Justinian I, the Byzantine Emperor, died on November 14, 565 AD. His reign is noted for significant legal reforms, the construction of the Hagia Sophia, and efforts to reconquer lost territories of the Roman Empire. His death marked the end of a significant era in Byzantine history.
What was most detrimental to Justinian empire?
The most detrimental factor to the Justinian Empire was the outbreak of the Plague of Justinian in the 6th century, which severely diminished the population and weakened the economy. Additionally, costly military campaigns to reconquer lost territories strained the empire's resources. Internal strife and political instability further eroded the empire's strength, ultimately leading to its decline. These challenges combined to undermine Justinian's ambitions and the long-term viability of the Byzantine Empire.
Why is Justinian considered the greatest Byzantine emperors?
Justinian is considered to be one of the greatest Byzantine emperors due to his many contributions to Byzantine society, including the Justinian Code of Law and architectural additions such as the Hagia Sophia.
How successful was Justinian in achieving his military goals?
Justinian I was notably successful in achieving his military goals, particularly through his ambitious campaigns to reconquer lost territories of the Western Roman Empire. Under the leadership of General Belisarius, Justinian's forces reclaimed significant regions, including North Africa, parts of Italy, and southern Spain. However, these gains were often short-lived due to subsequent invasions and internal strife, leading to a mixed legacy in terms of lasting territorial control. Ultimately, while Justinian's military ambitions expanded the empire temporarily, the costs and challenges of maintaining these conquests proved to be significant.
Who was the powerful byzantine emperor who ruled with his wife Theodora and tried to reconquer the western roman empire?
Justinian I.
Do you agree or disagree with the characterization of Justinian as a new Caesar and why?
Justinian I was East Roman (Byzantine) Emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to revive the empire's greatness and reconquer the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire. He could characterized as a new Caesar.
Where was the byzantine emperor Justinian determined to extend byzantine across to?
Justinian I wanted to 'reconquer' the land lost by the empire in the west as a result of the Germanic invasions. He succeeded in retaking Italy, Africa and part of Spain. However, these lands were soon lost.
Why do you think Justinian decided to conquered lands to the west of his empire?
because he wanted to rebuild/reconquer the Roman Empire which recently fell (Eastern Roman Empire fell) to barbaric tribes
What was most detrimental to Justinian empire?
The most detrimental factor to the Justinian Empire was the outbreak of the Plague of Justinian in the 6th century, which severely diminished the population and weakened the economy. Additionally, costly military campaigns to reconquer lost territories strained the empire's resources. Internal strife and political instability further eroded the empire's strength, ultimately leading to its decline. These challenges combined to undermine Justinian's ambitions and the long-term viability of the Byzantine Empire.
What is the main idea of the emperor Justinian was determined to revive the grandeur of ancient rome?
He wanted to reconquer the land lost by the western part of the Roman Empire. He succeed to retake Tunisia and western Libya, Italy and southern Spain. However, these gains were lost again.
Who did the reconqusita want to reconquer?
Spain
Why is Justinian considered the greatest Byzantine emperors?
Justinian is considered to be one of the greatest Byzantine emperors due to his many contributions to Byzantine society, including the Justinian Code of Law and architectural additions such as the Hagia Sophia.
How successful was Justinian in achieving his military goals?
Justinian I was notably successful in achieving his military goals, particularly through his ambitious campaigns to reconquer lost territories of the Western Roman Empire. Under the leadership of General Belisarius, Justinian's forces reclaimed significant regions, including North Africa, parts of Italy, and southern Spain. However, these gains were often short-lived due to subsequent invasions and internal strife, leading to a mixed legacy in terms of lasting territorial control. Ultimately, while Justinian's military ambitions expanded the empire temporarily, the costs and challenges of maintaining these conquests proved to be significant.
How many years the christians took to reconquer Spain?
It took the Christians from 710 until 1492 AD, or 782 years to reconquer what was to become Spain from the Moors.
Who had the longest reign of the byzantine empire?
The longest reign of the Byzantine Empire was held by Emperor Justinian I, who ruled from 527 to 565 AD, for a total of 38 years. His reign is notable for significant legal reforms, including the codification of Roman law known as the "Corpus Juris Civilis," and for ambitious building projects, such as the Hagia Sophia. Justinian's efforts to reconquer lost territories and his influence on Byzantine culture and governance had a lasting impact on the empire's history.
How many years did it take the Christians to reconquer Spain?
407years
