Justinian I Timeline

Justinian is made Consul by his uncle Emperor Justin I.

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

Reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.

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

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

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.

The Vandal War launched by Emperor Justinian I, aimed a reconquering Africa from the Vandals.

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

Justinian of the Byzantine Empire conquers the Vandal kingdom in Africa.

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

The Gothic War launched by Emperor Justinian I, aimed at reconquering Italy from the Goths.

Death of Empress Theodora of the Byzantine empire, probably of cancer.

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

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