because he wanted to rebuild/reconquer the Roman Empire which recently fell (Eastern Roman Empire fell) to barbaric tribes
To restore and reunite the Roman Empire.
The Roman Empire
Justinian tried to restore the glory of Rome by 'reconquering' the lands lost by the western part of the Roman Empire. Hesucceedin takingItaly,the former Roman province of Africa (western Libya, Tunisian coastal Algeria andnorthernMorocco) and southern SpainJustinian also rebuilt the church of Hagia Sophia, which had beendestroyedinriots and establishing his code of laws known as Justinian's Code or Corpus Juris Civilis.
Justinian I wanted to restore the Roman Empire as it had been before the fall of its western part by re-conquering the lands lost in the west. He succeeded in retaking Italy, southern Spain and most of Africa (Libya, Tunisia and northern Morocco, but not Algeria).
Justinian attempted to rewrite and reorganize Roman law. This was done in his quest to revive the Roman Empire back to power.
To restore and reunite the Roman Empire.
A strong military
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The Roman Empire
Justinian tried to restore the glory of Rome by 'reconquering' the lands lost by the western part of the Roman Empire. Hesucceedin takingItaly,the former Roman province of Africa (western Libya, Tunisian coastal Algeria andnorthernMorocco) and southern SpainJustinian also rebuilt the church of Hagia Sophia, which had beendestroyedinriots and establishing his code of laws known as Justinian's Code or Corpus Juris Civilis.
Justinian I wanted to restore the Roman Empire as it had been before the fall of its western part by re-conquering the lands lost in the west. He succeeded in retaking Italy, southern Spain and most of Africa (Libya, Tunisia and northern Morocco, but not Algeria).
Justinian attempted to rewrite and reorganize Roman law. This was done in his quest to revive the Roman Empire back to power.
When Justinian became emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 527 AD, he aimed to restore the Roman Empire's former glory. He initiated a comprehensive legal reform, resulting in the codification of Roman law known as the "Corpus Juris Civilis." Additionally, he oversaw ambitious architectural projects, including the construction of the Hagia Sophia, which became an architectural marvel. Justinian also sought to expand the empire's territory, leading military campaigns to reclaim parts of the former Western Roman Empire.
Well considering that he was the Byzantine emperor (the eastern Roman Empire was called the Byzantine Empire and did not fall when the western one did), I'd say many. He actually was more like Roman emperors then his Byzantine predecessors and attempted to restore the old borders of the empire.
The Codification of Roman Law
The ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire [Byzantine Empire] was Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustianianus known as Justinian I or Justinian the Great.
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Emperor Justinian was able to bring back many traits and traditions of the Roman empire. Justinian not only was able to revive the Roman Empire, but was able to create his own legacy. (yes, I am in AP World History)