In 582, a soldier named Maurice rose to become emperor of the Byzantines
When the Byzantine Empire faced bankruptcy and war, an unlikely soldier rose through the ranks to become the first emperor in centuries to lead his own armies into battle.
In 582, Maurice was crowned emperor during a period of intense crisis for the Byzantine Empire. Unlike many of his predecessors who ruled from the safety of a palace, Maurice was a career soldier who personally led campaigns against the Persians and Avars.
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