Helena (niece of Justin II)
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Helena was a niece of Byzantine Emperor Justin II
(r. 565–578). Georgios Kedrenos mentions a statue of her in the Milion, alongside statues of Sophia
and Arabia
, Respectively the wife and daughter of Justin II
.
Justin II
Justin II was Byzantine Emperor from 565 to 578. He was the husband of Sophia, nephew of Justinian I and the late Empress Theodora, and was therefore a member of the Justinian Dynasty. His reign is marked by war with Persia and the loss of the greater part of Italy...
(r. 565–578). Georgios Kedrenos mentions a statue of her in the Milion, alongside statues of Sophia
Sophia (empress)
Aelia Sophia was the Empress consort of Justin II of the Byzantine Empire from 565 to 578. She was specifically interested in economic matters and was involved in financial matters during Justin's reign...
and Arabia
Arabia (daughter of Justin II)
Arabia was the only recorded daughter of Byzantine emperor Justin II and his empress Sophia.- Name and meaning :While mentioned in several primary sources, her name is only recorded in the Patria of Constantinople...
, Respectively the wife and daughter of Justin II
Justin II
Justin II was Byzantine Emperor from 565 to 578. He was the husband of Sophia, nephew of Justinian I and the late Empress Theodora, and was therefore a member of the Justinian Dynasty. His reign is marked by war with Persia and the loss of the greater part of Italy...
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