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Period: 306 to 337
Constantine
Constantine's reign lasted a long time. He did a lot of things for the roman empire, most of them affect how we live today. For example, he was the first christian emperor. He was trained by Diocletian. He was born in 272 and died in 337. -
Period: 379 to 395
Theodosius
He established the Nicene Creed (holy trinity) as the empire's main belief. He was born on 347 and died in 395 -
Period: 379 to 395
Theodosius
He was one of the most significant roman emperors, as he established the Nicene Creed (holy trinity) as christianity's main belief. -
Period: 527 to 565
Justinian
He was one of the most powerful emperors. The Hagia Sophia was built during his period, and he made many technological advancements. His choice to marry Theodora, a prostitute, was controversial, but she was great help and made the empire better. He was born on 482 and died in 565 -
537
Hagia Sophia was built
This happened during Justinian's reign, after the Nika riots. -
Period: 610 to 641
Heraclius
He introduced Greek as the empire's main language. His rule was marked by many battles and wars, like the Sasanian battle and a war against the Arabs. He was born in 575 and died in 641, ending his reign. -
629
War against arabs
This war was caused because Islam became united, and they seeked converting more people into their religion -
629
Arab war
This war was caused because Islam was united, and they wanted to spread the religion. -
Period: 780 to 790
Irene
She is known as Irene of Athens, since that's where she was born. She killed her son to gain power, and was one of the first women who ruled alone. Irene was born on 752 and died on 803. -
787
Ending of Iconoclasm
This happened during Irene's reign, and it was her most important accomplishment. -
Period: 976 to 1025
Basil II
He was born on 958, and died on 1025. Basil had to face a civil war in his first years of reign. He also redistributed power, giving more to the poor and less to the rich. -
Period: 1028 to 1050
Zoe
In total, she held power between 1028 and 1050. She shared it with 3 husbands, and then with her sister, Theodora. She only ruled alone between April and June of 1048. Zoe was born on 978, and died on 1050. -
Period: 1042 to 1056
Theodora
She was always involved in politics, and ruled for some time with her sister, Zoe. She was born in 980 and died on 1056.
