Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire
Role range: 0610-0641
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Heraclius Biography and Timeline
Follow Heraclius through 3 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Heraclius, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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610–637Years on this page
610
628
Heraclius Recovers Syrian Possessions
Heraclius restored Roman control over Syrian territories after the war with Persia, although the recovery was short lived before Arab expansion.
637
Antioch Passes From Roman Rule
During the Muslim conquest of Syria, Antioch passed out of Roman control after regional campaigning forced imperial authorities to withdraw.
Records, sources and methodology
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