Reign of Justinian (jan 1, 527 – jan 1, 565)
Description:
Justinian was an empire who expanded the Byzantine Empire, and issued one unified Roman law. He built the Hagia Sophia, which was recognized as the most magnificent church in Constantinople. He was know for the architecture he had built in the empire. Justinian's wife, Theodora, was very influential in government and politics. Emperors where highly dependent on military and upper class. They were the head of Church and state, and thought to be ordained by God.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 527
jan 1, 565
~ 38 years