Byzantine Empire under the Justinian dynasty
Period of Eastern Roman (Byzantine) history from 518 to 602 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Byzantine Empire underwent a golden age under the Justinian dynasty, beginning in 518 AD with the accession of Justin I. Under the Justinian dynasty, particularly the reign of Justinian I, the empire reached its greatest territorial extent since the fall of its Western counterpart, reincorporating North Africa, southern Illyria, southern Spain, and Italy into the empire. The Justinian dynasty ended in 602 with the deposition of Maurice and the ascension of his successor, Phocas.
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Byzantine Empire
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518–602 | |
Capital | Constantinople |
Common languages | Greek, Latin |
Government | Monarchy |
Emperor | |
• 518–527 | Justin I |
• 527–565 | Justinian I |
• 565–574 | Justin II |
• 574–582 | Tiberius II |
• 582–602 | Maurice |
History | |
• Accession of Justin I | 10 July 518 |
• Deposition of Maurice | 27 November 602 |
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