Leo I the Thracian, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Leo I the Thracian

Byzantine Emperor

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0401

Date of Death: 19-Jan-0474

Profession: military personnel, politician

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Leo I the Thracian

  • Leo I (Latin: Flavius Valerius Leo Augustus; 401 – 18 January 474) was Eastern Roman Emperor from 457 to 474.
  • A native of Dacia Aureliana near historic Thrace, he was known as Leo the Thracian (Greek: ???? ?' ? T??? Leon ho Thrax). Ruling the Eastern Empire for nearly 20 years, Leo proved to be a capable ruler.
  • He oversaw many ambitious political and military plans, aimed mostly at aiding the faltering Western Roman Empire and recovering its former territories.
  • He is notable for being the first Eastern Emperor to legislate in Koine Greek rather than Late Latin.He is commemorated as a Saint in the Orthodox Church, with his feast day on January 20.

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