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Justinian dynasty

The Justinian Dynasty is a family who ruled over the Byzantine Empire from 518 to 602. It originated with Justin I and ended with Maurice. Patriarch Germanus I of Constantinople (term c. 715 – 730), whose father was named Justinian, might have been a descendant of the dynasty. The names Justin, Justinian and Germanus were common among dynasty members.

  • Justin I - (518–527)
    1. No issue from the marriage with Euphemia
  • Vigilantia, sister of Justin
    1. From the marriage with Sabbatius
    2. Petrus Sabbatius, later adopted by Justin and raised to the rank of emperor as Justinian I - (527–565)
      1. No issue from the marriage with Theodora
    3. Vigilantia, sister of Justinian I
      1. From the marriage with Dulcissimus
      2. Justin II - (565–578)
        1. From his marriage to Sophia
        2. Arabia. Married Baduarius
        3. adoption of Tiberius II Constantine - (574–582)
          1. From his marriage to Ino Anastasia.
          2. Constantina, a daughter who married Maurice (582–602)
            1. Theodosius. Eldest son and co-emperor of Maurice. Married a daughter of patrikios Germanus.
            2. Tiberius. Second son. Supposed to inherit Italy.
            3. Miriam/Maria. Supposed daughter of Maurice. Married Khosrau II.
          3. Charito, a daughter who married Germanus
      3. Marcellus, married Juliana, great-great-niece of Anastasius I
      4. Praejecta
  • Unknown brother or sister of Justin
    1. From unknown relationship with unknown partner
    2. Germanus
      1. From the marriage with Passara
      2. Justin, consul in 540
      3. Justinian
      4. Justina. Married John.
      5. From the marriage with Matasuntha
      6. Germanus
    3. Boraides
    4. Justus

    • References

    Justinian dynasty Wikipedia
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