Justinian Definition & Meaning

justinian
noun
  1. Byzantine emperor who held the eastern frontier of his empire against the Persians; codified Roman law in 529; his general Belisarius regained North Africa and Spain (483-565)

"Justinian" in song lyrics

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  • "accomplishments of justinian"
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  • "conquer italy after the death of justinian"
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