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Justinian II

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noun

  1. 669–711 ad , Byzantine emperor (685–95, 705–11). Banished (695) after a revolt against his oppressive rule, he regained the throne with the help of the Bulgars. He was killed in a second revolt

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His successor, Justinian II, however, found himself obliged to allow it again.

From Woman under socialism by De Leon, Daniel

He proclaimed himself emperor by the title of Tiberius, third of that name, and condemned his captive rival to the same fate that he himself had inflicted on Justinian II.

From The Byzantine Empire by Oman, Charles William Chadwick

Constantine IV. died in 685, leaving the throne to his son Justinian II.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

Justinian II becomes emperor of the East on the death of Constantine IV.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

But Pope Sergius also received a special messenger from his lord Justinian II.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

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