Justinian II
Byzantine Emperor from 685 to 695 and from 705 to 711
Press Enter · cited answer in seconds
0 sources
Summary
Justinian II was born on January 1, 669[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on December 11, 711[3], in Sinop[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,723 views/month, #6,720 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Constantine IV[7]
- Mother: Anastasia[8]
- Spouse: Eudokia[9], Theodora of Khazaria[10]
- Child: Tiberius[11], Anastasia of Constantinople[12]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[13]
- Position held: Byzantine emperor[14]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Heraclian dynasty[17]
- Commons category: Iustinianus II[18]
- Canonization status: saint[19]
- Cause of death: decapitation[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Iustinianus II[21]
- Manner of death: homicide[22]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[27]
- Name in native language: Ιουστινιανός Β'[28]
- Time period: Byzantine Empire[29]
- Sibling: Heraclius[30]
Why It Matters
Justinian II has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Justinian II born?
Justinian II was born in Constantinople[2].
Where did Justinian II die?
Justinian II died in Sinop[4].
Who were Justinian II's parents?
Justinian II's father was Constantine IV[7]. Justinian II's mother was Anastasia[8].
Who was Justinian II married to?
Justinian II's spouses include Eudokia[9] and Theodora of Khazaria[10].
What did Justinian II do for work?
Justinian II worked as a politician[5].