Born
575
Died
641
Nationality
Byzantine
Events involving Heraclius (3)
610
ID: 4764
Heraclius becomes emperor - finds empire near collapse from Persian invasions
ID: 4764
630
ID: 4765
Heraclius recovers True Cross - returns it to Jerusalem after defeating Persians
ID: 4765
636
ID: 4766
Battle of Yarmouk - Arabs defeat Byzantines, Syria and Palestine lost forever
ID: 4766