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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 was preceded by [[Justin I]] and succeeded by [[Justin II]]. He was the husband of the famous Empress [[Theodora]].
'''Justinian I''' (ca. 482-565) was the greatest empire of the Eastern Roman (or [[Byzantine Empire|Byzantine]]) Empire. He ruled from 527 until his death. Justinian was preceded by [[Justin I]] and succeeded by [[Justin II]]. 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]] in [[Africa]] and [[Italy]]. 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]]. He was a [[Christian]] emperor, yet he encouraged the persecution of [[Jews]], even creating a ghetto in [[Constantinople]]. He also backed the [[Eastern Orthodox Church|orthodox]] clergy in denouncing other [[Christians]] as heretics. He constructed the [[Hagia Sophia]], which was one of the most magnificent and beautiful buildings ever, until the [[muslims]] turned it into a [[mosque]].
A much different view of Justinian and wife is given in [[Procopius|Procopius]]' ''A Secret History'', which portrays him in a very negative light.
A much different view of Justinian and wife is given in [[Procopius|Procopius]]' ''A Secret History'', which portrays him in a very negative light.
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