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Justinian I's Reconquest and the Corpus Juris Civilis (527–565 CE)

Justinian I's Reconquest and the Corpus Juris Civilis (527–565 CE)

  1. Justinian crowned co-emperor with Justin I

    Labels: Justinian I, Justin I

  2. Justinian becomes sole emperor

    Labels: Justinian I

  5. Nika revolt erupts in Constantinople

    Labels: Nika Riot, Constantinople

  6. Vandalic War begins: invasion of North Africa

    Labels: Vandalic War, Belisarius

  7. Battle of Ad Decimum opens road to Carthage

    Labels: Battle of, Belisarius

  8. Battle of Tricamarum ends Vandal resistance

    Labels: Battle of, Vandal Kingdom

  9. Gelimer surrenders; Africa restored to empire

    Labels: Gelimer, Byzantine Africa

  11. Gothic War begins against the Ostrogoths

    Labels: Gothic War, Ostrogoths

  12. Hagia Sophia consecrated in Constantinople

    Labels: Hagia Sophia, Constantinople

  15. Second Council of Constantinople convenes

    Labels: Second Council, Three Chapters

  17. Justinian dies; reign and program conclude

    Labels: Justinian I, Corpus Juris