Reign of Artabasdos (jun 1, 741 – nov 30, 743)
Description:
Artavasdos or Artabasdos, Latinized as Artabasdus, was a Byzantine general of Armenian descent who seized the throne from June 741 or 742 until November 743. His reign constitutes a usurpation against Constantine V, who had retained control of several themes in Asia Minor.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 1, 741
nov 30, 743
~ 2 years and 5 months