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David

Byzantine co-emperor (r. 641)

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Also known as Tiberius · David Tiberius · David Tiberios · Tiberios

Born: November 7, 631
, 630
Died: 641
Birthplace: Constantinople
Citizenship: Byzantine Empire
Positions held: Byzantine emperor

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David was one of three co-emperors of Byzantium for a few months in late 641, and had the regnal name Tiberius. David was the son of Emperor Heraclius and his wife and niece Empress Martina. He was born after the emperor and empress had visited Jerusalem and his given name reflects a deliberate attempt to link the imperial family with the Biblical David. The David Plates, which depict the life of King David, may likewise have been created for the young prince or to commemorate his birth. David was given the senior court title caesar in 638, in a ceremony during which he received the kamelaukion cap previously worn by his older brother Heraclonas.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: David
Father: Heraclius
Mother: Martina
Pseudonym: Tiberius
Sibling: Heraklonas
Augoustina
Martinus
Konstantinos Heteros
Martina
Theodosius
Eudoxia Epiphania kinship to subject: elder paternal half-sister
Heraclius Constantine kinship to subject: elder paternal half-brother
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John Athalarichos kinship to subject: paternal half-brother

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