Sergius (Byzantine general)
Sergius (Byzantine general under Justinian I) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sergius was a Byzantine military officer who was active in Byzantine Africa during the reign of the emperor Justinian I (r. 527–565). The son of a priest named Bacchus, he was the brother of two Byzantine officers (Cyrus and Solomon) and nephew of the famous general Solomon. When appointed governor of Tripolitania, he murdered 80 of the leaders of the Laguatan, which intensified hostilities with the Moorish tribes.
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Nationality | Byzantine Empire |
Occupation(s) | General and governor |
Years active | 6th century |
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He participated in the Battle of Cilium in which his uncle was killed and would become the praefecti praetorio Africae (praetorian prefect of Africa). In this position, he adopted a negligent attitude toward the problems faced in the province, making himself unpopular. Upon learning of the difficulties in Africa, Justinian sent the officials Areobindus and Athanasius to share power with Sergius. This proved even more disastrous, and Sergius was recalled. Sometime later, at the request of Belisarius, he was sent to Italy with an army.