Emperor of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire
685 CE to 741 CE
Leo III the Isaurian also known as the Syrian (c. 685 – 18 June 741) is Byzantine Emperor from 717 until his death in 741.
He puts an end to a period of instability, successfully defends the Empire against the invading Umayyads, and forbids the veneration of icons.
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