Justin I

Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 518 to 527 (450-527)
Person human Q183445
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Summary

Justin I was born on January 1, 450[1], in Bederiana[2]. He died on August 1, 527[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,485 views/month, #6,813 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Euphemia[7]
  • Child: Justinian I[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[9]
  • Position held: Byzantine emperor[10], ancient Roman senator[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Family: Justinian dynasty[13]
  • Commons category: Iustinus I[14]
  • Participated in conflict: Anastasian War[15]
  • Given name: Justin[16]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Iustinus I[17]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[20], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21], New International Encyclopedia[22], Pauly–Wissowa[23]
  • Time period: Byzantine Empire[24], Roman Empire[25], Low Roman Empire[26], Byzantine Egypt[27]
  • Sibling: Vigilantia[28]

Why It Matters

Justin I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Justin I born?

Justin I was born in Bederiana[2].

Where did Justin I die?

Justin I passed away in Constantinople[4].

Who was Justin I married to?

Justin I's spouses include Euphemia[7].

What did Justin I do for work?

Justin I worked as a politician[5].

References

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  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Position held → Byzantine emperor, ancient Roman senator
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    Sibling → Vigilantia
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