Heraclius
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Heraclius was Byzantine emperor from 610 to 641. His rise to power began in 608, when he and his father, Heraclius the Elder, the Exarch of Africa, led a revolt against the unpopular emperor Phocas.
Solidus of Heraclius aged 35–38, struck in Constantinople between 610 and 613
"Heraclius Sentencing the Tyrant Phocas", lithography in the National Gallery of Art
Gold solidus of Heraclius and his father in consular robes, struck during their revolt against Phocas
Heraclius in 613–616 (aged 38–41) with his son Heraclius Constantine
Heraclius Constantine
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Heraclius Constantine, often enumerated as Constantine III, was one of the shortest reigning sole Byzantine emperors, ruling for three months in 641. He was the eldest son of Emperor Heraclius and his
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…Heraclius was married twice: first to Eudokia, a daughter of Rogatus, and then to his niece Martina. He had two children with Fabia (Eudoxia Epiphania and Heraclius Constantine) and at least nine with Martina, many of whom were sickly children. Of Martina's children, at least two were disabled, which was seen as punishment for…
Solidus of Heraclius Constantine (right) with his father Heraclius (left)