Justinian I

[juh-stin-ee-uh n]

noun

Flavius Anicius JustinianusJustinian the Great, a.d. 483–565, Byzantine emperor 527–565.

Related formspost-Jus·tin·i·an, adjectivepre-Jus·tin·i·an, adjective

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Historical Examples of justinian

This is a code somewhat like the code of Justinian, only not so brief.
Introductory American History
Henry Eldridge Bourne
Now Totila did not succeed in coming to terms with Justinian.
The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI
Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies
The Justinian period commences with the beginning of the sixth century.
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople
Alexander Van Millingen
Usucapion did not lose its advantages till the reforms of Justinian.
Ancient Law
Sir Henry James Sumner Maine
I lay claim to no constitutional equality with Justinian or Alfred.
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
Gilbert K. Chesterton

British Dictionary definitions for justinian

Justinian I

noun

called the Great; Latin name Flavius Anicius Justinianus. 483–565 ad, Byzantine emperor (527–565). He recovered North Africa, SE Spain, and Italy, largely owing to the brilliance of generals such as Belisarius. He sponsored the Justinian Code

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