Justinian I

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Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565)

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He was commissioned with Isidore of Miletus by Justinian I shortly after the earlier church on the site burned down in 532 but died early on in the project. Source: Internet

However, this dating was disputed by Hypatius of Ephesus, who met the monophysite party during the 532 meeting with Emperor Justinian I; Hypatius denied its authenticity on the grounds that none of the Fathers or Councils ever cited or referred to it. Source: Internet

During the 6th century, Justinian I reconquered Northern Africa and Italy. Source: Internet

Legend has it that monks working for the emperor Justinian I smuggled silkworm eggs to Constantinople in hollow canes from China. Source: Internet

He forced Justinian I to pay him 5,000 pounds of gold, plus 500 pounds of gold more each year. Source: Internet

They were bitter opponents of the blue faction, which supported Emperor Justinian I and which had its own chariot racing team. Source: Internet

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