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How Did Justin Become A Peasant

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Justinian belonged to a peasant family, and was not someone you'd expect to become emperor. However, he had an uncle named Justin who had entered into the Byzantine military. Justin was considered a peasant, but had worked up through the ranks, becoming an imperial guard. Justin adopted Justinian, after he brought him to Constantinople, and ensured that he became the first person in their family to be educated. In 527, Justin died and Justinian formally became the leader of a great empire.
He named his wife Theodora his empress. She was 15 years younger than him and his opposite in every way. She was social, charming,self-confident, and never lost her head in a crisis. He adored his wife and she was his most important adviser.
Before she had

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