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521Justinian is made Consul by his uncle Emperor Justin I.
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525Justinian I marries Theodora, a woman from a poor background and possibly a courtesan.
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527 - 565Reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
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1 Apr 527Coronation of Justinian I and Theodora in the Hagia Sophia Church in Constantinople.
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529The first part of Justinian's Code, the Codex Justinianus, is released and immediately adopted across the Byzantine Empire.
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Jan 532The 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.
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533 - 534The Vandal War launched by Emperor Justinian I, aimed a reconquering Africa from the Vandals.
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Dec 533The Digestum and Institutiones parts of Justinian's Code are released which supersedes all previous laws across the Byzantine Empire.
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534Justinian of the Byzantine Empire conquers the Vandal kingdom in Africa.
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Dec 534Justinian's Code, which is the basis of law across the Byzantine Empire, is amended and updated.
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535 - 554The Gothic War launched by Emperor Justinian I, aimed at reconquering Italy from the Goths.
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548Death of Empress Theodora of the Byzantine empire, probably of cancer.
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Jul 556 - c. Jul 572Samaritan revolt beginning in Caesarea Maritima, perhaps with Jewish support. A number of churches are destroyed and there is a significant loss of life.
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565Death of Justinian I after 38 years ruling the Roman Empire.
