Justinian I is a human[1]. He was born in Taurision (Serbia)[2]. He was born on May 11, 482[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on November 14, 565[5]. He worked as a legislator[6], politician[7], emperor[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,595 views/month, #3,995 of 1,000,298).[10]
Justinian I's instance of is recorded as human[23].
Justinian I's family is recorded as Justinian dynasty[24].
Justinian I's Commons category is recorded as Iustinianus I[25].
Justinian I's canonization status is recorded as saint[26].
Justinian I's feast day is recorded as November 14[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Taurision (Serbia)[2], Justinian I… he was born on May 11, 482[3]. His father was Justin I[14]. His mother was Vigilantia[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include legislator[6], politician[7], emperor[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[19], a position[28], in Ancient Rome[29] and Byzantine emperor[20], a historical position[30], in Byzantine Empire[31], founded in 0395[32].
Personal Life
Justinian I was married to Theodora[16]. A child of him was Theodoros Tziros[17]. His religion is recorded as Chalcedonian Christianity[21].
Death and Burial
Justinian I died on November 14, 565[5]. He died in Constantinople[4]. Recorded place of burial include Church of the Holy Apostles[11], Constantinople[12], and Istanbul[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Justinian I include Plague of Justinian[33], a pandemic[34], in Byzantine Empire[35] and Column of Justinian[36], a victory column[37], in Turkey[38], founded in 0543[39].
Why It Matters
Justinian I ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,595 views/month, #3,995 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 122 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Plague of Justinian[33], a pandemic[34], in Byzantine Empire[35] and Column of Justinian[36], a victory column[37], in Turkey[38], founded in 0543[39].
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