Heraclius
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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David is a stand-in for Heraclius, the relentlessly warring Roman sovereign.
From Los Angeles Times
Heraclius is spreading the word.
From Los Angeles Times
“My beautiful province,” as the seventh-century Byzantine emperor Heraclius called Syria, while retreating from Muslim conquerors, “what a paradise you will be for the enemy!”
From The Guardian
In the Atlantic several years ago, Megan Garber began a fascinating article on the subject by citing the seventh-century Roman emperor Heraclius, whose army was depleted but who still needed to impress an enemy leader with his strength.
From Washington Post
Cole may be the first, though, to doubt the Tabuk Expedition, a would-be battle between the armies of the Prophet Muhammad and the Byzantine Emperor Heraclius.
From New York Times
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