Justinian I
Justinian I (/dʒʌˈstɪniən/) (Latin: Flavius Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus Augustus, Greek: Φλάβιος Πέτρος Σαββάτιος Ἰουστινιανός) (c. 482 – 14 November 565), commonly known as Justinian the Great, was Eastern Roman Emperor from 527 until his death. He is considered a saint by Eastern Orthodox Christians.
| Petrus Sabbatius Iustinianus Augustus | |||||
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| Emperor of the Byzantine Empire | |||||
 Detail of a contemporary portrait in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna | |||||
| Byzantine Emperor | |||||
| Reign | 1 August 527 – 13/14 November 565 | ||||
| Predecessor | Justin I | ||||
| Successor | Justin II | ||||
| Born | c. 482 Taor, Byzantine Dardania (near today's village of Taor, Republic of Macedonia) | ||||
| Died | 14 November 565 (aged 82) Constantinople | ||||
| Spouse | Theodora | ||||
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| Imperial Dynasty | Justinian | ||||
| Father | Sabbatius | ||||
| Mother | Vigilantima | ||||
Justinian simplified Roman laws. These are now called Corpus Juris Civilis.
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Justinian I Justinian Dynasty Born: 482/483 Died: 13 November/14 November 565 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Justin I |
Byzantine Emperor 527–565 with Justin I (527) |
Succeeded by Justin II |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Flavius Rusticius, Flavius Vitalianus |
Consul of the Roman Empire 521 With: Flavius Valerius |
Succeeded by Flavius Symmachus, Flavius Boethius |
| Preceded by Vettius Agorius Basilius Mavortius |
Consul of the Roman Empire 528 |
Succeeded by Flavius Decius, II post consulatum Mavortii (West) |
| Vacant Title last held by Rufius Gennadius Probus Orestes,Lampadius |
Consul of the Roman Empire 533–534 With: Decius Paulinus |
Succeeded by Belisarius |
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