3 moments

1. Birth near Naissus

   0450-01-01 · Bederiana near Naissus, Eastern Roman Empire (near modern Niš, Serbia)

   

   Justin was born c. 450 at Bederiana, a hamlet in Dardania described as near Naissus. The birthplace's precise archaeological location remains uncertain. The birth year is approximate (c. 450). Bederiana has not been securely identified; coordinates are a representative point for nearby Naissus/Niš.

2. Proclaimed emperor at the Hippodrome

   0518-07-09 · Hippodrome of Constantinople, Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire (modern Istanbul, Türkiye)

   

   Following the death of Anastasius I, Justin was elected by the council and proclaimed emperor before the populace at Constantinople's Hippodrome. The article records 9 July 518 as the reign's usual start date, while noting that one source gives 10 July for the accession.

3. Death at Constantinople

   0527-08-01 · Constantinople, Eastern Roman Empire (modern Istanbul, Türkiye)

   

   Justin died at Constantinople after formally naming his nephew Justinian as co-emperor and successor earlier that year. Coordinates are a representative point for historic Constantinople; the specific site of death is not identified in the source.