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6th-century Byzantine general
Flavius Belisarius (Latin: Belisarius, Latin pronunciation: [bɛ.lɪˈsaː.ri.ʊs]; Greek: Βελισάριος; c. 500 – March 565) was a military commander of the
Belisarius
1938 historical novel by Robert Graves
Count Belisarius is a historical novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1938, recounting the life of the Roman general Belisarius (AD 500–565). Just
Count_Belisarius
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Belisarius in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Belisarius (c. 500 – 565) was a military commander of the Byzantine Empire under the emperor Justinian
Belisarius_(disambiguation)
Byzantine–Gothic war in Italy
some of Belisarius's finest cavalry; Belisarius decided to replace them with an infantry garrison. Their commander, John, refused to obey Belisarius and remained
Gothic_War_(535–554)
Byzantine patrikia
a Byzantine patrician and wife of the general Belisarius. The historian Procopius, who was Belisarius' legal advisor, alleges that her influence over
Antonina_(wife_of_Belisarius)
American television producer and screenwriter (born 1935)
named "Belisarius Productions" after the Roman general Flavius Belisarius, as "Bellisario" is an Italian-variant of the Latin language "Belisarius". Bellisario
Donald_P._Bellisario
Alternate history and military history novel series
novels. Belisarius I: Thunder at Dawn (ISBN 9781416555681) Cover art by Kurt Miller. Belisarius II: Storm at Noontide (ISBN 9781416591481) Belisarius III:
Belisarius_series
Last king of the Vandals and Alans (r. 530–534)
about 3 mi (4.8 km) offshore until summoned by Belisarius. On 13 September, Gelimer confronted Belisarius at Ad Decimum. Gelimer had at his disposal possibly
Gelimer
Byzantine–Vandal war in North Africa (533–534)
undefended before Belisarius. It was only by nightfall, when John the Armenian with his men and the 600 Huns rejoined his army, that Belisarius realized the
Vandalic_War
Byzantine historian (c. 500 – 565)
532, which Belisarius and his fellow general Mundus repressed with a massacre in the Hippodrome there. In 533, he accompanied Belisarius on his victorious
Procopius
Roman emperor from 527 to 565
Western Roman Empire. His general, Belisarius, swiftly conquered the Vandal Kingdom in North Africa. Subsequently, Belisarius, Narses, and other generals conquered
Justinian_I
East, Belisarius quickly instilled order in his army and joined Buzes and the Army of Armenia. After a failed engagement at Nisibis, Belisarius moved
Mesopotamian campaign of Belisarius (541)
Mesopotamian_campaign_of_Belisarius_(541)
Byzantine noblewoman, daughter of Belisarius
also had an adopted brother, Theodosius, the godson of Belisarius. Ioannina, being Belisarius' only child, was the heiress of his large fortune, acquired
Ioannina (daughter of Belisarius)
Ioannina_(daughter_of_Belisarius)
Calendar year
Naples: Belisarius captures Naples after a month's siege, by sending troops into the city through an abandoned Roman aqueduct. December 9 – Belisarius enters
536
Species of scorpion
Belisarius xambeui is a species of scorpion in the family Belisariidae. It is endemic to the eastern Pyrenees. Belisarius xambeui Simon, 1879 . Retrieved
Belisarius_xambeui
List of ships with the same or similar names
Several vessels have been named Belisarius (or Bellisarius), for Belisarius: Bellisarius (1762 ship) was built in South Carolina in 1762 or 1779, possibly
Belisarius_(ship)
Period of Byzantine history from 518 to 602
commanded by Belisarius. The Vandal king, Gelimer, attempted to surround the Byzantines at the Battle of Ad Decimum; he defeated Belisarius but was said
Byzantine Empire under the Justinian dynasty
Byzantine_Empire_under_the_Justinian_dynasty
Genus of scorpions
Southern Europe. There are two species: Belisarius ibericus Lourenço, 2015 Belisarius xambeui Simon, 1879 Belisarius Simon, 1879 . Retrieved through: Interim
Belisarius_(scorpion)
Painting by François-André Vincent
Belisarius (French: Bélisaire) is an oil on canvas history painting by the French artist François-André Vincent, from 1776. It depicts a scene from the
Belisarius_(painting)
Painting by Jacques-Louis David
Belisarius Begging for Alms (French: Bélisaire demandant l'aumône, lit. 'Belisarius asking for alms') is a large-format (288 × 312 cm) history painting
Belisarius_Begging_for_Alms
Byzantine general (active 537–553)
and reinforcements to Belisarius, who was defending Rome from a numerically superior Gothic army. Following his arrival, Belisarius assigned John to raid
John (nephew of the consul Vitalian)
John_(nephew_of_the_consul_Vitalian)
First siege of Rome during the Justinian's Gothic War
population, who placed pressure on Belisarius to act. Byzantine reinforcements eventually reached the city, enabling Belisarius to make extensive use of cavalry
Siege_of_Rome_(537–538)
Painting by Martin Archer Shee
Belisarius is an 1809 history painting by the Irish artist Martin Archer Shee. It depicts a legendary scene featuring Belisarius, a heroic former general
Belisarius_(Archer_Shee)
Species of scorpion
Belisarius ibericus is a species of scorpion in the family Belisariidae. The specific name refers to the Iberian Peninsula, where the species was first
Belisarius_ibericus
sailed on her first cruise. In July, Belisarius sailed in company with Aurora, but the two ships separated. Belisarius was under the command of Captain James
Belisarius_(1781_ship)
Play by William Phillips
Belisarius is a 1724 tragedy by the British writer William Phillips. It is based on the life of the Byzantine general Belisarius, sometimes dubbed the
Belisarius_(play)
6th-century Byzantine general
convincing Belisarius, and according to Procopius, commented on the relationship between the two men. "And from that time both these men [Belisarius and Narses]
Narses
Head of the Catholic Church from 536 to 537
agree: Silverius was deposed by Belisarius in March 537 and sent into exile after being judged by the wife of Belisarius, Antonina, who accused him of conspiring
Pope_Silverius
Military leader during the Vandalic War
of Belisarius' bodyguards. According to Procopius, John was much loved among the soldiers and Belisarius. John was widely mourned and Belisarius set
John_the_Armenian
Siege during Justinian's Gothic War
538, Belisarius entered the town. After the victory, John refused to acknowledge Belisarius and instead credited Narses, who had convinced Belisarius to
Siege_of_Milan_(538–539)
6th-century Ostrogothic king
under Belisarius, and in 540, they had surrounded the capital of the Ostrogothic kingdom, Ravenna. The Gothic aristocracy initially offered Belisarius the
Ildibad
Battle during Justinian's Vandalic War
mercenaries of Belisarius to change sides and by disrupting Carthage's water and food supplies. Instead of waiting for a siege, Belisarius marched to Tricamarum
Battle_of_Tricamarum
Siege of Rome during the Gothic War
the city. Attempts by General Belisarius to relieve the city failed due to poor coordination and setbacks. Belisarius fell ill and withdrew his forces
Sack_of_Rome_(546)
Calendar year
treasury. Justinian appoints Belisarius to command the Byzantine army. June 21 – A Byzantine expeditionary fleet under Belisarius sails in 500 transports,
533
King of the Ostrogoths from 541 to 552
emperor Justinian I sent general Belisarius to recapture Italian territory, but Totila captured Rome in 546 from Belisarius and depopulated the city after
Totila
Vandal noble (died 533)
(1995). The Generalship of Belisarius. Hauraki Publishing (published 2015). pp. Chapter 4. Hughes, Ian (Historian) (2009). Belisarius : the last Roman general
Tzazo
English poet, novelist and critic (1895–1985)
Another historical novel by Graves, Count Belisarius (1938), recounts the career of the Byzantine general Belisarius. Graves and Riding left Mallorca in 1936
Robert_Graves
6th-century king of the Italian Ostrogoths
agreed with the Gothic nobility to offer to Belisarius the crown of the Western Roman Empire. Belisarius pretended to accept, but once inside the city
Vitiges
532 Byzantine revolt against Justinian I
following suit. Then, the troops led by Belisarius, Mundus, and Constantiolus stormed into the Hippodrome, with Belisarius capturing Hypatius and Pompeius while
Nika_riots
Country in North Africa
A large fleet commanded by General Belisarius sailed from Constantinople. After landing near Carthage, Belisarius decisively defeated the Vandals in two
Algeria
Mediterranean island country
subdued by the Vandals and the Ostrogoths (Germanic tribes) in 464. In 533, Belisarius, a Byzantine general, and his army went to conquer the Vandal Kingdom
Malta
Siege during Justinian's Gothic War
defended himself before Belisarius and was pardoned but the people of Naples killed him after he left Belisarius's quarters. Belisarius later pardoned the
Siege_of_Naples_(536)
6th-century Byzantine official and law codifier
been the result of an ongoing rivalry with Empress Theodora and general Belisarius. He was considered a rival of Theodora for independent and unique influence
John_the_Cappadocian
Engagement during Justinian's Gothic War
insubordination. Belisarius ultimately chose to save him after an appeal from Chamberlain Narses that John's loss would boost the morale of the Goths. Belisarius wanted
Siege_of_Ariminum_(538)
Siege of Carthage by rebels in AD 536
Solomon fled Carthage and sought Belisarius in Sicily. The rebels, led by Stotzas, besieged Carthage until Belisarius arrived with a small force in spring
Siege_of_Carthage_(536)
Calendar year
calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Belisarius without colleague (or, less frequently, year 1288 Ab urbe condita). The
535
Battle of the Iberian War (531 AD)
direction to attack. Belisarius acted quickly; he left the majority of his army to defend Dara in case this was a diversion, and Belisarius set out to follow
Battle_of_Callinicum
East Germanic tribe
commanded by Belisarius were able to land unopposed 10 miles (16 km) from Carthage. Gelimer quickly assembled an army, and met Belisarius at the Battle
Vandals
Season of television series
September 25, 2012, through May 14, 2013. The season was produced by Belisarius Productions and CBS Television Studios. Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs
NCIS_season_10
King of the Ostrogoths from 534 to 536
confront the Byzantines, defected to Belisarius near Rhegium upon the approach of the imperial army. While Belisarius besieged Naples in late 536, Theodahad
Theodahad
Calendar year
Romans. Belisarius is forced to unload his supplies at Antium; he sends urgent messages for reinforcements to Constantinople. April 9 – Belisarius receives
537
Siege during Justinian's Gothic War
538, Belisarius entered the town. After the victory, John refused to acknowledge Belisarius and instead credited Narses, who had convinced Belisarius to
Siege_of_Urbinus
Siege of the Ostrogothic capital by Belisarius
from the east. However, Belisarius refused to ratify the treaty. The Gothic aristocracy proposed in secret to make Belisarius the Western Roman emperor
Siege_of_Ravenna_(539–540)
533 battle during the Vandalic War
mercenaries of Belisarius to change sides and by disrupting Carthage's water and food supplies. Instead of waiting for a siege, Belisarius marched to Tricamarum
Battle_of_Ad_Decimum
Battle fought in 528, near Dara in Mesopotamia
Justinian ordered Belisarius to construct a fort at Mindouos (also known as Melebasa, modern Öğündük), north of Nisibis. However, Belisarius was defeated at
Battle_of_Thannuris
Battle of the Iberian War, 530 AD
was met by a smaller Byzantine force commanded by Belisarius. Despite being outnumbered, Belisarius prepared a defensive position outside the fort's walls
Battle_of_Dara
Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
Vandal Kingdom in North Africa was subjugated in late 533 by the general Belisarius, who then invaded Italy; the Ostrogothic Kingdom mostly ended in 554.
Byzantine_Empire
6th-century conflict between the Byzantine and Sassanid empires
organised under Lakhmid leader Al-Mundhir III ibn al-Nu'man. In 530, Belisarius led the Romans to victory over a much larger Persian force under Perozes
Iberian_War
Byzantine military commander
527–565). In 537, he was sent with reinforcements to assist general Belisarius in the defense of Rome. Later, his poor defense of Ancon was criticized
Conon_(Byzantine_general)
Byzantine administrative division in the Maghreb
Belisarius appeared. The news of the famous general's arrival were sufficient for the rebels to abandon the siege and withdraw westwards. Belisarius,
Praetorian prefecture of Africa
Praetorian_prefecture_of_Africa
6th-century Byzantine general in the Gothic War
with other commanders led to losses, and he was eventually replaced by Belisarius. In subsequent years, Constantinianus was involved in campaigns in the
Constantinianus
Battle of the Byzantine-Kutrigurs War
threatening Constantinople itself. Emperor Justinian I recalled Belisarius from retirement. Belisarius led a small force of 300 veterans, together with locally
Battle_of_Melantias
Italian nobleman (c. 1464–1528)
Belisario Acquaviva, Duca di Nardò (c. 1464 – 24 July 1528) was an Italian nobleman and writer from the Kingdom of Naples. A younger son of Giulio Antonio
Belisario_Acquaviva
participation in the Battle of Dara in 530 against the Byzantines led by Belisarius, recorded by Procopius of Caesarea. In this battle, Baresmanas was the
Baresmanas
Rebel leader in Mauretania
surrendering when Belisarius suddenly arrived from Sicily. Stotzas lifted the siege and retreated to Membresa, where his army was defeated by Belisarius. The rebels
Stotzas
5th–6th-century Germanic ethnic group
Goths could not loose Belisarius from the former western capital of the Empire. After recuperating from siege warfare, Belisarius marched north, taking
Ostrogoths
Vandal noble and military leader
at Ad Decimum. During that battle, he was killed. Hughes, Ian (2009). Belisarius : the last Roman general. Yardley, Pa.: Westholme. ISBN 9781594160851
Ammatus
was part of a Byzantine offensive led by Belisarius into Persian land. Upon arriving in the area, Belisarius stationed his troops a significant distance
Battle_of_Nisibis_(541)
Season of television series
initially starring David James Elliott and Tracey Needham, was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with NBC Productions and Paramount Television
JAG_season_1
Germanic-Iranic Kingdom in North Africa
commanded by Belisarius, to land unopposed 10 miles (16 km) from Carthage in the Summer of 533. Gelimer quickly assembled an army and met Belisarius at the
Vandal_Kingdom
British Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea
originally featured on the family badge of the Byzantine/Roman General Flavius Belisarius (505 – 565 AD) along with a representation of a caltrop. It has also been
Isle_of_Man
Military science fiction by S. M. Stirling and David Drake
Inspired by the Byzantine commander Belisarius, the series shares numerous common elements with the more recent Belisarius series by Drake and Eric Flint.
The_General_series
Byzantine siege during the Gothic War (535–554)
Belisarius considered a land-based siege impossible. Instead, he noticed that his ships' masts were higher than the parapet. This prompted Belisarius
Siege_of_Panormus
Byzantine army officer
Persians in the Iberian War and under the command of Belisarius in the Gothic War, but after Belisarius's departure from Italy he failed to confront the resurgent
Bessas_(magister_militum)
the reputation of Greeks such as Belisarius and his troops, who were mostly Greek or Greek speaking. When Belisarius arrived in Italy, the Goths began
Greco-Roman relations in classical antiquity
Greco-Roman_relations_in_classical_antiquity
American legal drama television series (1995–2005)
with a U.S. Navy theme, created by Donald P. Bellisario and produced by Belisarius Productions in association with Paramount Network Television (now CBS
JAG_(TV_series)
defeats Belisarius 533 – 13 September Battle of Ad Decimum – Belisarius defeats Vandals near Carthage 15 December Battle of Tricamarum – Belisarius defeats
List_of_Byzantine_battles
Cataloging of published works by Eric Flint
Drake, the series features historical characters, including Roman general Belisarius, whom the authors present as possibly the best general to ever walk the
Eric_Flint_bibliography
City in Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Odoacer until he was defeated by the Ostrogoth king Theodoric. In 540, Belisarius conquered Ravenna for the Byzantine Empire, and the city became the capital
Ravenna
Siege during Justinian's Gothic War
there is a transition at the point when Belisarius left Italy in mid-summer 540 AD, presumably due to Belisarius's unbroken loyalty to Justinian, followed
Siege_of_Rome_(549–550)
Sittas was given command of forces in Armenia, similar to the status of Belisarius in Mesopotamia. He won a victory over the Sassanids at the battle of Satala
Sittas
American television series (2003–present)
Cinematography Billy Webb Running time 39–44 minutes Production companies Belisarius Productions CBS Studios Original release Network CBS Release September
NCIS_(TV_series)
A list of list of works by or about American military science fiction and fantasy writer David Drake. With Janet Morris ARC Riders (1995) The Fourth Rome
David_Drake_bibliography
Roman empress from 527 to 548
portrayal. Additionally the Chronicle of Fredegar (7th century) mentions Belisarius and Justinian enjoying and later marrying two sisters from the Lupanar
Theodora (wife of Justinian I)
Theodora_(wife_of_Justinian_I)
1777 painting by François-André Vincent
Montpellier. It was displayed at the Salon of 1777 at the Louvre with Belisarius (1776), another of Vincent's paintings. A copy of the work, made the same
Alcibiades Being Taught by Socrates
Alcibiades_Being_Taught_by_Socrates
siege of Sisauranon took place in 541 between Byzantine forces under Belisarius and the Sassanian garrison of the Sisauranon fortress under Bleschames
Siege_of_Sisauranon_(541)
Season of television series
season, starring David James Elliott and Catherine Bell, was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with Paramount Television. Marine Major Sarah
JAG_season_4
Minor basilica in Ravenna, Italy
purple with a golden halo, standing next to court officials, generals Belisarius and Narses, Bishop Maximian, palatinae guards, and deacons. The halo around
Basilica_of_San_Vitale
Season of television series
season, starring David James Elliott and Catherine Bell, was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with Paramount Television. The first season
JAG_season_2
Season of television series
season, starring David James Elliott and Catherine Bell, was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with Paramount Television. Lieutenant Colonel
JAG_season_6
Byzantine–Sasanian war (541–562)
{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help) Hughes, Ian (2009). Belisarius: The Last Roman General. South Yorkshire: Pen & Sword Military. ISBN 9781844158331
Lazic_War
Whale active near Constantinople
appears in Robert Graves's historical fiction novel Count Belisarius (1938). In Count Belisarius, Justinian, after receiving complaints from friends and
Porphyrios_(whale)
Siege during Justinian's Gothic War
538, Belisarius entered the town. After the victory, John refused to acknowledge Belisarius and instead credited Narses, who had convinced Belisarius to
Siege_of_Auximus
Sasanian Persian general
Pērōz) was the Sasanian Persian general opposing the Byzantines under Belisarius at the Battle of Dara (530). According to the description of the Byzantine
Perozes
Country in West Africa
repatriate the Black Poor to Africa. In January 1787, the Atlantic and the Belisarius set sail for Sierra Leone, but bad weather forced them to divert to Plymouth
Sierra_Leone
Painting by Pierre-Narcisse Guérin
Originally conceived as Return of Belisarius to his Family, the work was intended to feature the figure of Belisarius. However, late in the process, and
The_Return_of_Marcus_Sextus
Sasanian military commander during the reign of Khosrow I
Romans in a battle during Belisarius invasion of Mesopotamia in 541. In a speech to his soldiers before the battle, Belisarius had described Nabedes to
Nabedes
Imperial Roman military office
527–529: Hypatius 529–531: Belisarius 531: Mundus 532–533: Belisarius 540: Buzes 542: Belisarius 543–544: Martinus 549–551: Belisarius 555: Amantius 556: Valerianus
Magister_militum
Season of television series
season, starring David James Elliott and Catherine Bell, was produced by Belisarius Productions in association with, what was then-known as, Paramount Television
JAG_season_5
Romano-Berber kingdom in North Africa
known about this kingdom, and if it did exist, it was likely conquered by Belisarius during or after the Vandalic War, given that by the 6th century, the city
Kingdom_of_Capsus
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