Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian appoints a commission to codify the works of classical jurists (the Digest published 533)
Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian appoints a commission to codify the works of classical jurists (the Digest published 53
Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian appoints a commission to codify the works of classical jurists (the Digest published 533)
Events Before
Possible date of the Antioch earthquake in the Byzantine Empire (present-day Syria), which kills 200,000 people
Possible date of the Antioch earthquake in the Byzantine Empire (present-day Syria), which kills 200,000 people
Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
Justinian I (Latin: Iustinianus, Ancient Greek: Ἰουστινιανός, romanized: Ioustinianós; 482 – 14 November 565), also known as Justinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 527 to 565. His reign was...
Justinian I becomes the sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire after the death of his uncle Justin I
Justinian I (Latin: Iustinianus, Ancient Greek: Ἰουστινιανός, romanized: Ioustinianós; 482 – 14 November 565), also known as Justinian the Great, was Roman emperor from 527 to 565. His reign was...
Roman Emperor Justinian appoints a commission to compile a single code of imperial constitutions (Justinian Code publish
Roman Emperor Justinian appoints a commission to compile a single code of imperial constitutions (Justinian Code published 529)
First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis or the Justinian Code (a fundamental work in jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Rom
First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis or the Justinian Code (a fundamental work in jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian I
Events After
Battle of Callinicum: Roman general Belisarius defeated by Sasanian army led by Azarethes, though heavy losses on both s
Battle of Callinicum: Roman general Belisarius defeated by Sasanian army led by Azarethes, though heavy losses on both sides result in a stalemate in northern Syria
Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and
Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and thousands dead. The riots are sparked by a botched execution of chariot racing supporters and end only after Empress Theodora refuses to flee, forcing her husband to act decisively
Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in t
Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in the Hippodrome
Constantinople chariot racing green and blue supporters due to be executed escape, prompting Nika revolt
Constantinople chariot racing green and blue supporters due to be executed escape, prompting Nika revolt
Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle
Start of Dionysian Pascal Cycle
More from the 530s
Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and
Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justinian I that leaves half the city burned and thousands dead. The riots are sparked by a botched execution of chariot racing supporters and end only after Empress Theodora refuses to flee, forcing her husband to act decisively
Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in t
Nika uprising against Emperor Justinian I in Constantinople fails; 30,000 are killed by troops loyal to the emperor in the Hippodrome
Witiges, King of the Ostrogoths, ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving the city in the hands of the vi
Witiges, King of the Ostrogoths, ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving the city in the hands of the victorious Byzantine general Belisarius
BC Army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon
The fall of Babylon occurred in 539 BCE, when the Persian Empire conquered the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
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