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542 in Roman Empire

Explore 2 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 542.

Historical records for Roman Empire in 542

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Invasion of Syria

Belisarius, Flavius · General · Warfare / Roman Empire-Persia War

Belisarius is recalled to deal with the Persian conquest of Syria, Belisarius wages an inconclusive campaign & negotiates a truce (aided with the payment of a large sum of money, 5,000 pounds of gold), in which the Persians agree not to attack Roman territory for the next five years

Rule of Syria

Belisarius, Flavius · General · Warfare / Roman Empire-Persia War

Belisarius is recalled to deal with the Persian conquest of Syria, Belisarius wages an inconclusive campaign & negotiates a truce (aided with the payment of a large sum of money, 5,000 pounds of gold), in which the Persians agree not to attack Roman territory for the next five years

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