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About Justin I
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 Emperor Anastasius I Dicorus died, he out-maneouvered his rivals and was elected as his successor, in spite of being around 68 years old. His reign is significant for the founding of the Justinian dynasty that included his nephew, Justinian I, and three succeeding emperors. His consort was Empress Euphemia.
Everything about Justin I →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Byzantine emperor, ancient Roman senator
- Citizenship
- Byzantine Empire
- Born
- 450
- Died
- August 1, 527