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Byzantine Empire Emperors

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  • 272

    Constantine the Great

    Constantine the Great
  • Period: 272 to 337

    Constantine the Great

    He was born about 280 CE. He died in 337 CE. He was the first ruler to become Christian. He became Christian after he won the the battle of Milvian Bridge. He became Christian because before the battle he saw a sign that was sent by God to him. It told him that if he lead his troops by that sign he would win. He is also known for creating the Edict of Milan with Licinius. Finally, he is known for creating the Council of Nicea. In there is where it was finally decided what Christians believed in.
  • 312

    Battle of Milvian Bridge

    Battle of Constantine against Maxentius.
  • 313

    Edict of Milan

    Made by Constantine and Licinius. Anyone can follow whatever religion they want.
  • 325

    Council of Nicaea

    Made by Constantine to finally decide what Christians believed in.
  • 379

    Theodosius the Great

    Theodosius the Great
  • Period: 379 to 395

    Theodosius the Great

    He was born in 347 CE. He died in 395 CE. He is known for creating the Theodosian Wall. He ruled east for 10 years. He later ruled east and west for 3 years after Valens was killed. He founded a dynasty. He was the last emperor to rule the whole Roman Empire.
  • 527

    Justinian I

    Justinian I
  • Period: 527 to 565

    Justinian I

    He was born in 483 CE. He died in 565 CE. He was a co-emperor with other 3 rulers. He was the last emperor to speak latin. He built the Hagia Sophia. He created the Justinian Code. In this code, the laws protected women and slaves.
  • 610

    Heraclius

    Heraclius
  • Period: 610 to 641

    Heraclius

    He was born in 575 CE. He died in 641 CE. He reorganized the military. He had chaotic military campaigns. During his ruling the empire was weak. He made allies. He established Greek as main language. Finally, he restored Jerusalem's true cross.
  • 787

    Second Council of Nicaea

    It was made by Irene to stop iconoclasm.
  • 797

    Irene

    Irene
  • Period: 797 to 802

    Irene

    Also known as Irene of Athens. She was born in 752 CE. She died in 803 CE. First female emperor of the empire. She created the second council of Nicaea. This council was made to stop the iconoclasm. She came to power due to her beauty. Sometimes recognized as saint in Eastern Orthodox Church.
  • 976

    Basil II

    Basil II
  • Period: 976 to 1025

    Basil II

    He was born in 957/958 CE. He died in 1025 CE. He extended the empire to Bulgaria and a lot of Armenia. He is known for inventing the plans for the trebuchet. The trebuchet was one of the weapons used to defeat Samuel the Bulgar. Samuel the Bulgar was on eof the biggest enemies that Basil II had. Basil II is one of the best military leaders the Byzantine empire had. He brought Byzantium to its military zenith.
  • 1028

    Zoe Porphyrogenita

    Zoe Porphyrogenita
  • Period: 1028 to 1050

    Zoe Porphyrogenita

    Zoe Porphyrogenita was born in 978 CE. She died in 1050 CE. She started as empress through marriage. She the ruled with her sister Theodora Porphyrogenita since 1042 as co-emperor. She exiled her sister to a monastery. She married 3 times. Famous for creating mosaics in the Hagia Sophia. She gave women hope. She fought for rights as a woman.
  • 1042

    Theodora Porphyrogenita

    Theodora Porphyrogenita
  • Period: 1042 to 1055

    Theodora Porphyrogenita

    Theodora Porphyrogenita was born in 980 CE. She died in 1056 CE. She was co-emperor with her sister Zoe Porphyrogenita since 1042. She lived in a convent. She gave indirect influence to Zoe. She was excessively severe towards her enemies.