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272
Constantine the Great
Born: February 27, 272 AD,
Died: May 22, 337 AD
Full name: Flavius Valerius Aurelius Constantinus Augustus -
Period: 306 to 337
Constantine the Great
Constantine was the first christian Emperor and his mother was a saint. He was known as the Great. He was also trained by Emperor Diocletian. he stopped prosecutions and created Constantinople.When in war he marked there armer with the christian sign. When with Licinius he signed the Edit of Milan and in exchange he gave licinus his sister. Before he died he was baptized and he died because of an illness. -
347
Theodosius the great
Flavius Theodosius Augustus
Born in January 11, 347 AD
Died in January 17, 395 AD -
Period: 379 to 395
Theodosius the Great
Theodosius was born in Spain and died because of the Edema. He was remembered as the great because he had defeated most invaders and reinforced the empire. He divided the empire into 2 because it was to big to rule and After he died he left the west to Honorius and the east to Arcadius which were his sons. -
482
Justinian I
Was born in May 11, 482 AD, and died in November 14, 565 AD. -
500
Theodora
Born in 500 AD, and died in June 28, 548 AD -
Period: 527 to 565
Justinian I
When father and uncle died he came to power. He was already married to Theodora in 525. When in power he expanded the empire created and recreated the Hagia Sophia. He built many things. When in rule he was hit with a horrible plague in Constantinople. -
Period: 527 to 565
Theodora
One of the most powerful women in the Byzantine Empire. She was the wife if Justinian I. When Justinian succeeded the throne in 527 she became Augusta. Her name is mentioned in nearly all the laws passed during her period. In the Nika Revolt she convinced Justinian I to stay and save his empire. Theodora was remembered a ruler to recognize the wright of women so there is no more trafficking. Also altering divorcing laws so women would also benefit. She did many more important things. -
Period: 610 to 641
Emperor Heraclius
When he overthrew emperor Phocas, he ascended to the throne, and introduced Greeks as official language. He was a military leader at first and took back lost territory. He also stopped corruption and married his Niece. He was not born in royalty and his brother was Theodor and was a Christian. -
641
Emperor Heraclius
Flavius Heraclius was born in February 11, 641 AD, -
Period: 708 to 853
Emperor Irene
First female ruler, ruled for 5 years. She made a rebellion against her son and won and ended p killing her son. She was considered a Saint in the Easter Orthodox Church. When she came to power she was ruthless and ambitions also she wanted to restore sacred icons, and lowered taxes and much more. -
752
Emperor Irene
She was born in 752 AD and died August 9, 803 AD. -
958
Basil II
Was born in 958 AD, died in December 15, 1025. -
Period: 958 to 1025
Basil II
When his father and uncle died he was chosen to be ruler. his father was co emperor and his brother was Constantine VIII. During his ruler ship he was called Bulgar slaver and to his enemies he blinded them and sent a few with 1 eye. He asked Russia for aid and in exchange he gave them her sister. he was autocrat he developed war machines and he crushed all rebellions against him and expanded the Empire. His brother became emperor after his death. -
978
Zoe Porphrogenita
Was born in 978 AD, and died in June 1050 -
Period: 1028 to 1050
Zoe Porphyrogenita
Daughter of Constantine VIII. She killed her husband so she could rule with lover Michael IV. Made her own coin system and donated to poor people.She was 1/4 women that ruled and she helped by giving more power to the people.
