Procopius
Principal historian of the 6th century, chronicler of Justinian's wars and scandals.
His writings are the primary source of information for the rule of the Roman emperor Justinian.[1] Procopius, a scholar from the eastern part of the Roman Empire, was born around 500 CE in the city of Caesarea, located in the province of Palaestina Prima.[2]
Quick Facts
- Birthplace
- Caesarea Maritima, Palaestina Prima, Byzantine Empire
- Place of death
- Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
- Occupation
- Legal advisor, political commentator
- Subject
- Secular history
- Notable works
- History of the Wars
- On Buildings
- Secret History
Facts from the source article.
Life and work
In 533, he accompanied Belisarius on his victorious expedition against the Vandal kingdom in North Africa.[3] As was typical for someone with legal training, he had a knowledge of Latin.[4] When Belisarius was dispatched again to Italy in 544, Procopius was likely no longer serving on his staff.[1]
What the cited sources add
The "Procopio di Cesarea" account notes that Procopius was a prominent Eastern Roman scholar of the family Procopius.[1] The EBSCO Research Starter states that Procopius was born around 500 CE in Caesarea in the province of Palaestina Prima.[2] The same source indicates that Procopius was trained as a rhetor and sophist, a speaker and teacher specializing in philosophy and persuasive discussions.[2] The "Procopio di Cesarea" account mentions that Procopius added an eighth book to his history, bringing it to 552/553.[1]
The EBSCO Research Starter notes that Procopius wrote "Buildings of Justinian" with some indication of Justinian's input.[2] Dauphin's account states that according to Procopius's Secret History, Theodora worked in a Constantinopolitan brothel before her puberty.[5] The same source reports that Procopius claimed Empress Theodora knew all methods to provoke an abortion when she was a prostitute.[5]
References
- "Procopio di Cesarea", www.summagallicana.it. facts only, no text reused. summagallicana.it
- "Procopius Military History and Science Research Starters", EBSCO Research. facts only, no text reused. ebsco.com
- Wikipedia, "Procopius" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Wars, I.18.1-56.; Wars, I.21.2.; Wars, I.24.1-58. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Procopius" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Encyclopedia Suda", p. 210; Procopius, Wars of Justinian I.1.1; Suda pi.2479. See under 'Procopius' on Suda On Line.; Cameron 1985, p. 7; Evans 1972, p. 31; Cameron 1985, p. 7; Suda pi.2479. See under 'Procopius' on Suda On Line. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Dauphin, "Brothels, Baths and Babes Prostitution in the Byzantine Holy Land". facts only, no text reused. classicsireland.com
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