Heraclius, Byzantine emperor (born 575)

Heraclius was Byzantine emperor from 610 to 641. His rise to power began in 608, when he and his father, Heraclius the Elder, the Exarch of Africa, led a revolt against the unpopular emperor Phocas.

February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 323 days remain until the end of the year.