Justinian I[b] (Latin: Iustinianus, Ancient Greek: Ἰουστινιανός, romanized: Ioustinianós; [c][d] 482 – 14 November 565), also known as Justinian the Great, [e] was Roman emperor from 527 to 565.

Jan 1, 2026 · Justinian I, Byzantine emperor (527–565), noted for his administrative reorganization of the imperial government and for his sponsorship of a codification of laws known as the Code of …

May 13, 2025 · Justinian I, born to peasants, became a powerful ruler who shaped Byzantine law and architecture. Empress Theodora, Justinian's wife, was a vital ally in his reign, offering crucial support …

Nov 24, 2025 · From the numerous emperors in the long and exciting history of Rome and Byzantium, one manages to stand apart – Justinian the Great. His rule marked a turning point, an opening of a …

Justinian is known as "The last Roman emperor" and was the emperor who reconquered the city of Rome from the Ostrogoths. He is considered a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, …

Aug 26, 2024 · Justinian I (circa 482-565 CE) was Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565, renowned for his ambitious efforts to restore the Roman Empire’s former glory and his significant contributions to …

Oct 19, 2025 · Justinian I was a ruler of extraordinary vision and determination. Though his dream of fully restoring the Roman Empire proved unsustainable, his legal reforms, monumental architecture, …