Justin I, also called Justin the Thracian, was Eastern Roman emperor from 518 to 527. Born to a peasant family, he rose through the ranks of the army to become commander of the imperial guard and when ... Wikipedia
Born: February 2, 450 AD, Skopje, North Macedonia
Died: August 1, 527 AD (age 77 years), Constantinople
Nephew: Justinian
Spouse: Euphemia
Parents: Savarus
Niece: Vigilantia
Previous offices: Roman emperor (518 AD–527 AD) and Emperor of Byzantine Empire (518 AD–527 AD)
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