Constantine V Timeline

Byzantine emperor Leo III makes his son Constantine V co-emperor.

Reign of Byzantine emperor Constantine V

Emperor Constantine V regains the Byzantine throne from the usurper Artabasdos.

Byzantine emperor Constantine V conducts successful campaigns in northern Syria and Armenia.

The Council of Hieria declares the worship of icons by Christians as heresy.

Byzantine emperor Constantine V instigates a persecution of Christians who worship icons.

Byzantine emperor Constantine V wins a string of military victories against the Bulgars.