Belisarius

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Belisarius born?Circa 500 AD
2. When did Belisarius die?March 11, 565 AD
3. What is the key campaigns?Vandalic War (North Africa), Gothic War (Italy), battles against the Sasanian Empire
4. Who was Belisarius?Belisarius was a famous general of the Byzantine Empire, born around 500 AD. He was known for his smart tactics and great bravery.
5. What battles did Belisarius win?He won the Vandalic War in North Africa, defeating the Vandals in just nine months. Later he fought in the Gothic War in Italy and helped recapture Rome.

Byzantine Empire: The Eastern Roman Empire, continuing Roman traditions and administration from Constantinople.
Renovatio Imperii Romanorum: Emperor Justinian I's ambitious policy to restore the Roman Empire's former territories.
Sasanian Empire: A major rival empire to the Byzantine Empire, located in Persia (modern-day Iran).
Germanic Kingdoms: Various kingdoms established by Germanic peoples in former Western Roman territories after its collapse.