Justinian I
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Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 527 to 565. His reign was marked by the ambitious but only partly realized renovatio imperii. This ambition was expressed by the
Detail of a mosaic of Justinian in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, AD 547
The archaeological site at Tauresium, modern-day Gradište (Skopje)
Mosaic dedicated to Emperor Justinian the Great. Unearthed 2023 in Justiniana Secunda. (modern-day Ulpiana)
Mosaic of Theodora, Justinian's wife
Justin I
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Justin I, also called Justin the Thracian, was Eastern Roman emperor from 518 to 527. Born to a peasant family, he rose through the ranks of the army to become commander of the imperial guard and when
Justinian I
…thought to have been of either of Thraco-Roman or Illyro-Roman origin. The name Iustinianus, which he took later, is indicative of adoption by his uncle Justin. During his reign, he founded Justiniana Prima not far from his birthplace. His mother was Vigilantia, the sister of Justin. Justin, who was commander…
Solidus of Justin I marked: d·n· iustinus p·p· aug·
Justin I (left) persecuting Miaphysites, miniature from the 12th century Manasses Chronicle
Solidus depicting Justin and Justinian.