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Justinian II
Justinian II, nicknamed "the Slit-Nosed", was the last Byzantine emperor of the Heraclian dynasty, reigning from 685 to 695 and again from 705 to 711. Like his namesake predecessor, Justinian I, Justinian II was an ambitious and passionate ruler who was keen to restore the Roman Empire to its former glories. However, he responded brutally to any opposition to his will and lacked the finesse of his…
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politics · Byzantine emperor from 685 to 695 and 705 to 711 · politician · also Justinian II, Emperor of the East Justinien II, Rhinotmetus, Emperor of the East Justinian II, Rhinotmetos, Emperor of the East Justinianus II
Born 1 January 0669 · Died 11 December 0711 · Q42021
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Died 0711-12-11.
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Career landmark: Byzantine emperor (0705–0711).
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Career landmark: Byzantine emperor (0685–0695).
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Born 0669-01-01.
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