Leo III the Isaurian
Monarch
0685 – 0741
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Who was Leo III the Isaurian?
Leo III the Isaurian also known as the Syrian, was Byzantine Emperor from 717 until his death in 741. He put an end to a period of instability, successfully defended the Empire against the invading Umayyads, and forbade the veneration of icons.
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- Born
- 0685
Kahramanmaraş - Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Christianity
- Ethnicity
- Greeks
- Died
- Jun 18, 0741
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on July 23, 2013
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