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Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.

Historical image related to Emperor Maurice proclaims his son Theodosius as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. from March 26, 590

Maurice (emperor)

Byzantine emperor from 582 to 602

Maurice was Eastern Roman emperor from 582 to 602 and the last member of the Justinian dynasty. A successful general, Maurice was chosen as heir and son-in-law by his predecessor Tiberius II.
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Theodosius (son of Maurice)

Byzantine co-emperor from 590 to 602

Theodosius was the eldest son of Roman emperor Maurice and was co-emperor from 590 until his deposition and execution during a military revolt. Along with his father-in-law Germanus, he was briefly proposed as successor to Maurice by the troops, but the army eventually favoured…
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Byzantine Empire

Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)

The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Having survived the events that caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD, it…
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March 26

Day of the year

March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 280 days remain until the end of the year.
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