# Justinian I - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/justinian-i
Reign: 527 – 565 CE
Dynasty: Justinian Dynasty
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justinian_I

Codified Roman law and pursued Mediterranean reconquest.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Justin I](https://roman-history.com/rulers/justin-i)
- Succeeded by: [Justin II](https://roman-history.com/rulers/justin-ii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 527 - [Justinian I Becomes Emperor](https://roman-history.com/timeline/527-justinian-i-becomes-emperor)
- 532 - [Nika Revolt](https://roman-history.com/timeline/532-nika-revolt)
- 534 - [Codex Justinianus Completed](https://roman-history.com/timeline/534-codex-justinianus-completed)
- 537 - [Hagia Sophia Dedicated](https://roman-history.com/timeline/537-hagia-sophia-dedicated)
- 541 - [Justinianic Plague Begins](https://roman-history.com/timeline/541-justinianic-plague-begins)