Why is Justinian important?

Justinian I (also known as Justinian the Great) was one of the East Roman/Byzantine Empire's greatest emperors reigning from 527 to 565 AD.Since the Roman Empire split into two, and the West portion has fallen, Justinian saw to it that the Empire should be able to regain its former glory under his rule - thus he was called the "last Roman" by some historians. The emperor was able to reconquer some parts of the fallen West Roman Empire, extending Byzantium's borders as far west as Spain and modern-day Morocco.
Justinian was also responsible for the uniform rewriting of Roman law (known as the Corpus Juris Civilis ), and up to this day, some countries still base their constitution/laws on the ** Corpus Juris Civilis . During the emperor's reign, Byzantine culture began to emerge, and great churches like the Hagia Sofia were built. However, by 540, the empire was struck by a plague, causing it to plunge into decline.

Answered by Edmund | 2024-06-10

Justinian is important because he recreate the roman empire in his byzantine empire.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

Justinian I was an important Byzantine Emperor from 527 to 565 AD, known for restoring the empire's territories and codifying Roman law through the Justinian Code. He also made significant cultural contributions, notably in architecture with projects like the Hagia Sophia, and combined political and religious authority in his rule. His reign, while successful, faced challenges, including the Plague of Justinian, which eventually led to a decline in the empire.
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Answered by Edmund | 2024-12-20