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 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
Key People
Events Before
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
Boniface II begins his reign as Catholic Pope on the death of Pope Felix IV
Boniface II begins his reign as Catholic Pope on the death of Pope Felix IV
Discorus short reign as Catholic antipope ends with his death
Discorus short reign as Catholic antipope ends with his death
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)
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
Events After
Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals led by King Gelimer at the Battle of Tricamarum
The Vandals were a Germanic people who were first mentioned in the written records as the inhabitants of what is now Poland, during the period of the Roman Empire.
John II begins his reign as the Bishop of Rome
John II begins his reign as the Bishop of Rome
General Belisarius of the Byzantine Empire defeats Gelimer and the Vandals at the Battle of Ad Decimium, near Carthage,
General Belisarius of the Byzantine Empire defeats Gelimer and the Vandals at the Battle of Ad Decimium, near Carthage, North Africa
Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Vandals
Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Vandals
The Institutes published - an official textbook of Roman law, part of Roman Emperor Justinian's program of legal reforms
The Institutes published - an official textbook of Roman law, part of Roman Emperor Justinian's program of legal reforms
More from the 530s
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.
BC King Cyrus "the Great" of Persia marches into Babylon, freeing Jewish captives and allowing them to return home
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 13, 532?
- 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.
- Why is Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justin... historically important?
- 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.
- Who was involved in Nika riots begin in Constantinople, a revolt against Byzantine Emperor Justin...?
- Key figures include Justinian I (Roman emperor from 527 to 565 AD).