His long reign is remembered for the codification of Roman law, campaigns to reconquer lost territories in the Mediterranean basin, and major construction projects such as the rebuilding of the Hagia Sophia. His era is regarded as one of the phases in which the Byzantine Empire attained its widest borders and most effective centralized administration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Accession of Justinian I?
- In 527, Justinian I ascended the throne of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire following his uncle Justin I.
- When did Accession of Justinian I happen?
- 527 CE
- Where did Accession of Justinian I take place?
- Konstantinopolis