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[[Image:Justinian.jpg|right|thumb|Emperor Justinian (center)|250px]]
[[Image:Justinian.jpg|right|thumb|Emperor Justinian (center)|250px]]
'''Justinian I''' (ca. 483-565) was the greatest empire of the Eastern Roman (or [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]]) Empire. He ruled from 527 until his death.
'''Justinian I''' (ca. 483-565) was the greatest empire of the Eastern Roman (or [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]]) Empire. He ruled from 527 until his death. He was the husband of the famous Empress [[Theodora]].
He is best known for his military succeses, as he regained most of the territory of the old [[Roman Empire]]. He also is famous for the writing of [[Justinian Code|Justinian's Code]], the law code that is the basis of modern law.
He is best known for his military succeses, as he regained most of the territory of the old [[Roman Empire]]. He also is famous for the writing of [[Justinian Code|Justinian's Code]], the law code that is the basis of modern law.
Justinian is a saint of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]].
Justinian is a saint of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]].
A much different view of Justinian and wife is given in [[Procopius|Procopius]]' ''A Secret History'', which portrays him in a very negative light.
== References==
Holmes, George. ''The Oxford Hisory of Medieval Europe''. Oxford: University Press, 1988.
== Links==
[http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/basis/procop-anec.html Text of Procopius' '''Secret History''']
[[category:History]]
[[category:History]]