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Emperor Anastasius died in 518, without having any heir, Justin was made the emperor.
The State Treasury contained the enormous sum of 320,000 lb (150,000 kg) of gold when Anastasius died in 518.
The Justinian dynasty was founded by Justin I, who though illiterate, rose through the ranks of the military to become Emperor in 518.
King Zhending of Zhou became king of the Zhou dynasty.