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Heraclius

Proper noun

Meaning

Heraclius

An Ancient Greek male given name from Ancient Greek, notably borne by several Byzantine emperors and Georgian kings

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Benedict symbolically adopted Constantine's two sons Justinian and Heraclius. Source: Internet

Despite widespread hatred for Martina in Constantinople, Heraclius took her on campaigns with him and refused attempts by Patriarch Sergius to prevent and later dissolve the marriage. Source: Internet

By 610, the younger Heraclius had reached the vicinity of Constantinople, and most of the military loyal to Phocas had gone down in defeat or defected. Source: Internet

By the time of Heraclius' death in Constantinople, on February 11, 641, most of Egypt had fallen as well. Source: Internet

Bury 2005, p. 251. Heraclius tried to promote a compromise doctrine called Monothelitism ; however, this philosophy was rejected as heretical by both sides of the dispute. Source: Internet

By all accounts this was met with notable success, particularly as there was a large colony of Armenians on the island at that time, and this encouraged Heraclius to attempt to seek a wider approval of his compromise. Source: Internet

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