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Heraclian dynasty
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The Heraclian dynasty, (Armenian: դինաստիա; Greek: Ηράκλεια δυναστεία) ruled Byzantine Empire between 610–711 years. The Heraclians presided over a period of cataclysmic events that were a watershed in the history of the Empire and the world.
Quick Facts Հերակլյան դինաստիաΗράκλεια δυναστεία, Capital ...
Heraclian dynasty Հերակլյան դինաստիա Ηράκλεια δυναστεία | |
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610–711 | |
Labarum (military standard) | |
![]() The Heraclian dynasty under Heraclius, 626 | |
Capital | Constantinople |
Common languages | Greek (official) Armenian[lower-alpha 1][1] |
Religion | Christianity (Eastern Orthodox Church) |
Government | Monarchy |
Emperor | |
• 610–641 | Heraclius (first) |
• 685–695; 705–711 | Justinian II (last) |
History | |
• Establishment | 610 |
• Disestablished | 711 |
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Heraclius, the founder of his dynasty, was of Armenian origin.[2][3][4][5][6]