The Last Dying Light by William Havelock

Illyria was a province in Thracia, which had served as the hometown of some of the empire’s best warriors. It wasn’t so unusual for him to become a Roman soldier. Not much is known of his childhood however, it is said that when he was around sixteen, he joined the army. But his life in poverty did not stop him from becoming one of the best Roman generals of the Byzantine Empire. Unlike some generals in Roman history, Flavius grew up poor. He grew up in the town of Illyria (located in modern-day Bulgaria) with his parents.

The Early Years: Childhood & Becoming a Roman Soldierīelisarius was born around 500 AD. From his tumultuous relationship with Justinian, his wife Antonia, his eventual fall, and the myth surrounding his fate, here’s the life and major achievements of Byzantium’s greatest general. It’s no surprise that many historians describe him as a true embodiment of who a Roman soldier ought to be.īut despite his military achievements and selflessness, it appeared that he also had battles to fight within his inner circle.

His challenging military campaigns, loyalty to the emperor and the empire, as well as his intelligence earned him the reputation of being one of the best Roman generals in history. Flavius Belisarius: “The Last Roman General” – life, military campaigns, & other notable achievementsįlavius Belisarius was a prominent military commander in the Byzantine Empire, most notably under the reign of Emperor Justinian I (Justinian the Great).

The Last Dying Light by William Havelock