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 (30,825 views/month, #3,995 of 1,000,298).[10]
Recorded place of birth include Taurision (Serbia)[2] and Tauresium[11], an ancient city[28], in North Macedonia[29]. Recorded date of birth include May 11, 482[3], May 11, 483[12], and 483[13]. Fathers listed include Justin I[18], a politician[30], 0450–0527[31], of Byzantine Empire[32] and Q139813100[19]. Justinian I's mother was Vigilantia[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include legislator[6], politician[7], emperor[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include ancient Roman senator[24], a position[33], in Ancient Rome[34] and Byzantine emperor[25], a historical position[35], in Byzantine Empire[36], founded in 0395[37].
Personal Life
Among Justinian I's spouses was Theodora[21]. A child of him was Theodoros Tziros[22]. His religion is recorded as Chalcedonian Christianity[26].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 14, 565[5] and 565[14]. Justinian I died in Constantinople[4]. Recorded place of burial include Church of the Holy Apostles[15], Constantinople[16], and Istanbul[17].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Justinian I include Plague of Justinian[38], a pandemic[39], in Byzantine Empire[40] and Column of Justinian[41], a victory column[42], in Turkey[43], founded in 0543[44].
Why It Matters
Justinian I ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30,825 views/month, #3,995 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 146 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Plague of Justinian[38], a pandemic[39], in Byzantine Empire[40] and Column of Justinian[41], a victory column[42], in Turkey[43], founded in 0543[44].
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