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The emperor Justinian, whose reign as sole sovereign began #OTD in 527 AD, is known a/o for his Codex Justinianus, his splendid building programme and his religious policy. Above all, his reign was marked by warfare, a subject discussed in @MedWarMag VI.3: https://t.co/CFyxH0x3LI

On July 29, 1018, a small force of troops from West Frisia, led by Count Dirk III, faced an army sent by the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II. In @MedWarMag VIII.3 we take a closer look at the Battle of #Vlaardingen that was set in motion by a trade dispute: https://t.co/vTjBdf89EP

On June 2, 455 AD a Vandal army led by King Genseric entered the city of #Rome. The Sack of Rome, which lasted 14 days, was set in motion by the Roman emperor Petronius Maximus as Michael Leck explains as he sets the scene in @wssmagazine 95: https://t.co/UxfmaDWy4C

Read the full story on the Battle of Clontarf in a special feature written by Kerry Cathers in @MedWarMag IV.6!
https://t.co/bISK3lIPdT https://t.co/tDkSunsBF0

In 1471, Edward IV secured his throne after three battles which took place on English soil over the course of a month. The first was the Battle of Barnet, on the 14th of April, followed by Tewkesbury and London. For the full story see @MedWarMag IX.4: https://t.co/G0sqC65j7N

#OTD in 1459 the future Holy Roman Emperor #Maximilian I was born. Maximilian was passionate about jousting and not only hosted grand tournaments, but participated in them as well! Read more about this pastime of “The Last Knight” in @MedWarMag VII.3: https://t.co/aiXEywUci8

In 1174, King Amalric of #Jerusalem was succeeded by his 13 year old son, Baldwin IV. As the latter suffered from leprosy he was not expected to last long. “The Leper King” passed away #otd in 1185 and in @MedWarMag VI.1 we take a look at his reign: https://t.co/5nOvFDd9hM

#OTD in 1193, sultan #Saladin of Egypt and Syria died in Damascus. The founder of the Ayyubid dynasty is known for his campaigns against the Crusaders and his victory at the Battle of Hattin, topics we explore in @MedWarMag issues VI.1 and VII.4: https://t.co/2jY2GvdmSS

On February 27th, ca. 273 AD, the future emperor #Constantine the Great was born in Naissus (Serbia). One of the most compelling events of his life was his conversion to #Christianity which is discussed in @AncientHistMag 27 “Learning how to be Christian”: https://t.co/QkpIbMr7pD

#otd in 1266 the forces of Charles of Anjou and Manfred of Sicily clashed at Benevento resulting in a victory for the French. By 1282 Charles’ “reign of terror” resulted in the War of the Sicilian Vespers which lasted 10 years. Read more in @MedWarMag VI.2 https://t.co/f59GCSFF6C