Born
482
Died
565
Nationality
Byzantine
Events involving Justinian I (6)
532
ID: 4758
Nika Riots - chariot racing factions nearly overthrow Justinian, Theodora's courage saves throne
ID: 4758
533
ID: 4760
Belisarius reconquers North Africa - destroys Vandal kingdom with 15,000 men
ID: 4760
534
ID: 4763
Corpus Juris Civilis completed - Justinian's legal code becomes foundation of Western law
ID: 4763
537
ID: 4759
Hagia Sophia completed - Justinian exclaims 'Solomon, I have surpassed thee!', largest cathedral for 1000 years
ID: 4759
540
ID: 4761
Belisarius takes Ravenna - reconquers Italy for Byzantine Empire, Gothic kingdom falls
ID: 4761
541
ID: 4762
Plague of Justinian begins - kills 25-50 million, emperor himself nearly dies
ID: 4762