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Belisarius

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Belisarius , c.505-565, Byzantine general under Justinian I . After helping to suppress (532) the dangerous Nika riot (see Blues and Greens ), he defeated (533-34) the Vandals of Africa, and captured their king. In 535 he was given command of the expedition to recover Italy from the Ostrogoths. He took Naples and Rome (536) and, after some delays occasioned by a conflict of authority with Narses , captured Milan and Ravenna (540). He fought an indecisive campaign (541-42) against Khosrow I of Persia, and in 544 was sent back to Italy against the Goths led by Totila . Handicapped... Read more
Belisarius
Belisarius The Byzantine general Belisarius (ca. 506-565) is one of the great commanders of history. He...armies to win remarkable victories. Originally from the Balkans, Belisarius rose to prominence in the imperial bodyguard and was advanced... Read more
Belisarius
Belisarius outstanding general of the 6th century Roman emperor Justinian , his greatest victories being the recovery of Africa from the Vandals... Read more

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