Timeline: Byzantine Emperors

313

Edict of Milan

Made by Constantine and Licinius. Anyone could follow what ever religion they wanted.

Period: 324 to 337

Constantine the Great

Birth: Feb 27, 280
Death: May 22, 337
Important Achievements: First Christrian emperor. Converted the Empire to Christian. He also created the Edict of Milan wich allowed people to practice any religion freely. Founder of Constantinople. Established the Council of Nicea wich helped Christians practice their religion.

325

Council Nicea

Made by Constantine to decide what Christians believe in.

Period: 379 to 395

Theodosius the Great

Birth: January 347
Death: 392
Important Achivements: Killed Vallens, ruled the whole Empire . Last emperor to rule the whole Empire. Built the Theodosian Wall.

Period: 527 to 565

Justinian I

Birth: 482
Death:
Important Achievements: Created the Justinian Code wich is a set of laws that influence modern laws. Re-built the Hagia Sophia. Influenced on legal history. Laws protected women and slaves.

Period: 610 to 641

Heraclius

Birth: 575, Cappadocia
Death: Feb 11th, 641, Constantinople
Important Achievements: Established Greek as main language. Re-organized the army. Defeated persians.

787

Second Council of Nicea

Made by Irene to stop Iconoclasm

Period: 797 to 802

Irene of Athens

Birth: 752
Death: 802,
Important Achievements: Recognized as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. First ever empress. Restored icons of the church and restored veneration of icons.

Period: 976 to 1025

Basil II

Birth: 958
Death: 1025
Important Achievements: Created the Trebuchet which is a war army that is still used. Recognized as the Bulgar slayer.

Period: 1028 to 1042

Zoe

Birth: 978
Death: 1050
Important Achievements: Co- Empress with her sister Theodora. One of the only empress the Byzantine Empire had. Fought for the rights of women and gave women hope. Famous for mosaics in Hagia Sofia.

Period: 1042 to 1056