The deposed emperor Anastasios II, now residing…

719 CE

The deposed emperor Anastasios II, now residing in Sicily, foments a revolt by army officers and others to dethrone Leo, who promptly dispatches troops to the island in 719.

The imperial forces compel the rebels' surrender and capture Anastasios, who is put to death by Leo’s orders.

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Syracuse > Siracusa Sicilia Italy View →

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Anastasios II View → Leo III the Isaurian View →

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Migration Period Pessimum View → Anastasios II, Revolt of View →

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