Justin I (Latin: Flavius Iustinus) was the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire from 518 to 527. Although illiterate, he rose through the ranks of the army to become emperor at the age of seventy. His reign is significant in that it was the beginning of the Justinian dynasty that included his successor, his nephew Justinian I, and it restored support of the decisions of the Council of Chalcedon in Constantinople.
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| - Justin I (Latin: Flavius Iustinus) was the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire from 518 to 527. Although illiterate, he rose through the ranks of the army to become emperor at the age of seventy. His reign is significant in that it was the beginning of the Justinian dynasty that included his successor, his nephew Justinian I, and it restored support of the decisions of the Council of Chalcedon in Constantinople.
- Justin I (Latin: Flavius Iustinus Augustus and Ancient Greek: Ἰουστίνος) was born on February 2, 450. He died August 1, 527 from health decline. Justin I was the Emperor of Eastern Rome from 518 to 527. He became a general in the army, surpassing rank by rank and eventually became Emperor at almost 70 years old when he ascended to the throne. He is significant for founding the Justinian dynasty which is known for his nephew Justinian I and for laws that de-emphaszied the influence of the old Roman nobility. His consort was Empress Euphemia.
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| - Tremissis of Emperor Justin I
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| - Justin I (Latin: Flavius Iustinus) was the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire from 518 to 527. Although illiterate, he rose through the ranks of the army to become emperor at the age of seventy. His reign is significant in that it was the beginning of the Justinian dynasty that included his successor, his nephew Justinian I, and it restored support of the decisions of the Council of Chalcedon in Constantinople.
- Justin I (Latin: Flavius Iustinus Augustus and Ancient Greek: Ἰουστίνος) was born on February 2, 450. He died August 1, 527 from health decline. Justin I was the Emperor of Eastern Rome from 518 to 527. He became a general in the army, surpassing rank by rank and eventually became Emperor at almost 70 years old when he ascended to the throne. He is significant for founding the Justinian dynasty which is known for his nephew Justinian I and for laws that de-emphaszied the influence of the old Roman nobility. His consort was Empress Euphemia.
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