521 CE: Justinian is made Consul by his uncle Emperor Justin I.

525 CE: Justinian I marries Theodora, a woman from a poor background and possibly a courtesan.

527 CE - 565 CE: Reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.

527 CE: Coronation of Justinian I and Theodora in the Hagia Sophia Church in Constantinople.

529 CE: The first part of Justinian's Code, the Codex Justinianus, is released and immediately adopted across the Byzantine Empire.

532 CE: The Nika Revolt lasts over a week in Constantinople during the reign of Justinian I. The disturbance caused the destruction of much of the central city area and was quashed after a significant loss of life.

533 CE - 534 CE: The Vandal War launched by Emperor Justinian I, aimed a reconquering Africa from the Vandals.

533 CE: The Digestum and Institutiones parts of Justinian's Code are released which supersedes all previous laws across the Byzantine Empire.

534 CE: Justinian of the Byzantine Empire conquers the Vandal kingdom in Africa.

534 CE: Justinian's Code, which is the basis of law across the Byzantine Empire, is amended and updated.

535 CE - 554 CE: The Gothic War launched by Emperor Justinian I, aimed at reconquering Italy from the Goths.

548 CE: Death of Empress Theodora of the Byzantine empire, probably of cancer.

556 CE - 572 CE: Samaritan revolt beginning in Caesarea Maritima, perhaps with Jewish support. A number of churches are destroyed and there is a significant loss of life.

565 CE: Death of Justinian I after 38 years ruling the Roman Empire.