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500's - Byzantine emperor who established the [[Justinian Code]].

 

'''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 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.