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Belisarius
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Flavius Belisarius (; ; March 565) was a military commander of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian I. Belisarius was instrumental in the reconquest of much of the Mediterranean territory belonging to the former Western Roman Empire, which had been lost less than a century prior. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders of Byzantium and in history generally.
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Belisarius (505–565) was a Byzantine politician and military officer who served as a strategos and Roman consul. Born in Sapareva Banya, he held the rank of magister militum in the Byzantine army. He participated in several conflicts, including the Iberian War, the Vandalic War, the Gothic War of 535–554, and the Nika riots. He was married to Antonina and had one child.
Belisarius died in Constantinople, Chalcedon, in 565. He is described in sources such as the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. His native name is recorded as Φλάβιος Βελισάριος (Flavius Belisarius). He spoke Ancient Greek and lived during the late antiquity period.
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- Belisarius mosaic.jpg
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- Belisarius is generally considered to be this bearded figure on the left of Emperor Justinian I in the mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, which celebrates the reconquest of Italy by the Roman army.
- Military person.birth_place
- , Moesia
- Military person.death_date
- March 565 (aged 64)
- Military person.death_place
- Rufinianae, Chalcedon, Bithynia
- Military person.placeofburial
- Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Constantinople
- Military person.allegiance
- Eastern Roman Empire
- Military person.branch
- Eastern Roman army
- Military person.battles
- Iberian War (526–532) Nika riots (532) Vandalic War (533–534) Siege of Carthage (536) Gothic War (535–554) Lazic War (541) Battle of Melantias (559)
- Military person.spouse
- Antonina
- Military person.children
- Ioannina
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Byzantine Empire
- Place of birth
- Sapareva Banya
- Place of death
- Chalcedon
- Spouse
- Antonina
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Position held
- Roman consul
- Languages spoken
- Ancient Greek
- Conflict
- Nika riots
- Military branch
- Byzantine army
- Military rank
- magister militum
- Image
- Belisarius by Francois-Andre Vincent.jpg
- Number of children
- 1
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- date of birth
- 0505-00-00
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- New International Encyclopedia
- name in native language
- Flavius Belisarius
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- Category:Belisarius
- time period
- late antiquity
- different from
- Count Belisarius
- date of death
- 0565-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview
37 sectionsContents
- Early life and career
- Iberian War
- Nika riots
- Vandal War
- Prelude
- Belisarius appointed
- Belisarius' army
- Voyage to Africa
- Campaign
- Battle of Ad Decimum
- Carthage and Tricamarum
- Mutiny
- Gothic War
- Siege of Rome
- Deposition of Pope Silverius
- Belisarius and Narses
- Finishing the conquest
- Later campaigns
- Against Persia
- Return to Italy
- Last battle
- Later life
- Assessment
- Tactics
- Strategies
- Character
- Overall performance
- Battle record
- Legend as a blind beggar
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Sources
- Primary sources
- Secondary sources
- Further reading
- External links
Flavius Belisarius (; ; March 565) was a military commander of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian I. Belisarius was instrumental in the reconquest of much of the Mediterranean territory belonging to the former Western Roman Empire, which had been lost less than a century prior. He is considered one of the greatest military commanders of Byzantium and in history generally.
One of the defining features of Belisarius' career was his success despite varying levels of available resources. He is frequently cited as being among the "Last of the Romans". He conquered the Vandal Kingdom of North Africa in the Vandalic War in nine months and conquered much of Italy during the Gothic War. He also defeated the Vandal armies in the battle of Ad Decimum and played an important role at Tricamarum, compelling the Vandal king, Gelimer, to surrender. During the Gothic War, despite being significantly outnumbered, he and his troops recaptured the city of Rome and then held out against great odds during the siege of Rome.
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