Heraclius
Americannoun
noun
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Despite his accomplishments, Heraclius had placed all his focus and state expenditures on the war itself rather than on truly governing the empire.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
The Byzantine emperor Heraclius, heralded for bringing victory over the Persians, was not able to enjoy his triumph for very long.
From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023
David is a stand-in for Heraclius, the relentlessly warring Roman sovereign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2022
“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 • Aug. 29, 2020
Agatho, Pope, a.d., 678-682, referred to, 254 states his Primacy in the case of S. Wilfrid, 254 to the Emperor Heraclius and the 6th Council 262.
From St. Peter, His Name and His Office As set forth in holy scripture by Allies, Thomas W.
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