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Name: Leo I Brief biography: Eastern Roman Emperor 457-474, who was later celebrated for his piety. Nationality: Roman Occupation: Emperor and general Place of birth: Dacia Period of rule: 457-474 Date of death: 474 |
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Leo became emperor as a puppet of the general Aspar following the death of the Emperor Marcian in 474. He was succeeded by his grandson, Leo II, after his death in 474. In later Byzantine writing, Leo was noted for his piety. |
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| Solidus Leo I; Thessalonica BIRBI-LR0588 | |
| Solidus Leo I; Constantinople BIRBI-LR0599 | |
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