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| + | '''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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | Justinian is a saint of the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]]. | ||
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Revision as of 01:13, May 21, 2007
Justinian I (ca. 483-565) was the greatest empire of the Eastern Roman (or Byzantine) Empire. He ruled from 527 until his death.
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's Code, the law code that is the basis of modern law.
Justinian is a saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church.