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Byzantine Emperors

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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

    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

    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

    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.