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Emperor Justinian, in addition to the long …

Years: 544 - 555

Emperor Justinian, in addition to the long war he prosecutes against the Ostrogoths for control of Italy, wars repeatedly with the Sassanian Persians, but these eastern conflicts usually end with the Romans buying peace.

Justinian extorts heavy taxes from his subjects to finance his wars.