# Justin II - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/justin-ii
Reign: 565 – 578 CE
Dynasty: Justinian Dynasty
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_II

Inherited a vast but overextended empire.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Justinian I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/justinian-i)
- Succeeded by: [Maurice](https://roman-history.com/rulers/maurice)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 568 - [Lombards Invade Italy](https://roman-history.com/timeline/568-lombards-invade-italy)