John

East Roman (Byzantine) general under Justinian I

PersonhumanQ704662

Also known as John the Sanguinary · Ioannes

Born: 6th century
Died: 6th century
Place of death: Constantinople
Citizenship: Byzantine Empire
Occupation: military personnel
Positions held: magister militum
, general
Spouse: Justina

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John, also known as John the Sanguinary, was a Byzantine general under Justinian I and took an active part in the Gothic War (535–554) against the Ostrogoths (Goths). He was the nephew of the rebel Vitalian, and later in life he married Justina, the daughter of Justinian's cousin Germanus.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Iohannes
Ioannes
Allegiance: Byzantine Empire
Participated in conflict: Gothic War of 535–554
Battle of Mucellium

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