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Anastasius II Biography and Timeline

Follow Anastasius II through 4 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

Anastasius II, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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713–721Years on this page

713

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Heraclius

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

Role range: 0713-0715

715

Abdication

Emperor · House / House of Heraclius

Retires to Thessalonika & became a monk

Role range: 0713-0715

721

Assassination of Anastasius II

Emperor · House / House of Heraclius

Assassinated by Leo III

Role range: 0713-0715

Death of Anastasius II

Emperor · House / House of Heraclius

Assassinated by Leo III

Role range: 0713-0715

Records, sources and methodology

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