Byzantine Empire

  • 272

    Constantine

    Constantine
  • Period: 306 to 337

    Constantine

    He was born in 272 and died in 337. In 312, he made Christianity the main religion. In 330, he moved the capital to Byzantium and called it Constantinople. Also, he created a coin called solidus.
  • 379

    Theodosius The Great

    Theodosius The Great
  • Period: 379 to 395

    Theodosius The Great

    He was born in 347 and died 395. The major accomplishments he made were that he campaigned against Barbarians and Goths. Also, he had a great military equipment.
  • 527

    Justinian

    Justinian
  • 527

    Theodora

    Theodora
  • Period: 527 to 565

    Justinian

    Born 482 and died 565. He created the Haga Sophia from 532 to 537. In 532 , the Nika Riots took place, also he expanded the territory.
  • Period: 527 to 548

    Theodora

    Theodora's birth date is around 946 and died on 548. She ordered to blind and make Michael a monk and her empire was based administration of justice with her sister Zoe.
  • 610

    Heraclius

    Heraclius
  • Period: 610 to 641

    Heraclius

    Heraclius was born in 575 and died on 641. He was a great military leader, and took back lost territory
  • 792

    Irene

    Irene
  • Period: 797 to 802

    Irene

    She was born in 752 and died in 803. Her mejor accomplishments were that she was the the first female emperor, she made 2 councils and she had lowere taxes.
  • 976

    Basil

    Basil
  • Period: 976 to 1025

    Basil

    Born 958 and died 1025. He was a skilled commander and he was know as the bulgar slayer because he blinded his enemies.
  • 1028

    Zoe

    Zoe
  • Period: 1028 to 1059

    Zoe

    Zoe was born in 978 and died 1059. He killed Romanos, increased the power of the senate and created mosaics