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Justinian II

Type Figure Region Eastern Roman Empire Time 669–711 Also known as Justinian II、Ἰουστινιανὸς Β΄、Rhinotmetos、割鼻查士丁尼

Justinian II (669–711) was Eastern Roman emperor, reigning twice (685–695, 705–711);…

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  1. 669–695Constantinople · ConstantinopleJustinian II was the youngest son of Constantine IV and acceded in 685 on his father's death, aged about sixteen. During his first reign he campaigned against the Slavs and Arab forces and emphasized imperial authority in coinage and court ceremonial, but his repressive policies alienated the nobility and army.
  2. 695–705Chersonesus · ChersonesusIn 695 Leontius staged a coup, deposed Justinian and cut off his nose (hence the name Rhinotmetos), and exiled him to the Black Sea region. During ten years of exile he contacted Bulgar khan Tervel and other powers, plotting his return to Constantinople.
  3. 705–711Constantinople · ConstantinopleIn 705 Justinian led a Bulgar and Slav allied force into Constantinople through the aqueduct beneath the walls, restored himself as emperor and ruthlessly purged his enemies. The early part of his second reign consolidated power; later he campaigned in Armenia and elsewhere, and in 711, while on campaign in Asia Minor, a coup broke out at home, his son Tiberius was proclaimed emperor, and Justinian was defeated and killed.

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