Justinian I
Justinian's Death
Justinian died in November 565
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- Byzantine Empire
Justin II
After Justinian died in 565, his successor, Justin II, refused to pay the large tribute to the Persians. Meanwhile, the Germanic Lombards invaded Italy; by the end of the century, only a third of Italy was in Byzantine hands.
- Justinian I
Justinian's Death
Justinian died in November 565
- Byzantine Empire
Justin II
After Justinian died in 565, his successor, Justin II, refused to pay the large tribute to the Persians. Meanwhile, the Germanic Lombards invaded Italy; by the end of the century, only a third of Italy was in Byzantine hands.