Justin I

Emperor of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire

450 CE to 527 CE

Justin I (c. 450 – 1 August 527) was Byzantine Emperor from 518 to 527.

He rises through the ranks of the army and ultimately becomes its Emperor, in spite of the fact he is illiterate and almost 70 years old at the time of accession.

His reign is significant for the founding of the Justinian Dynasty that includes his eminent nephew Justinian I and for the enactment of laws that de-emphasize the influence of the old Roman nobility.

His consort is Empress Euphemia.

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