Emperor Leo III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Syria
gptkbp:birth_year 675
gptkbp:children gptkb:Anna_of_Byzantium
gptkb:Constantine_V
gptkb:Leo_IV
gptkb:Theodosia
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:Iconoclastic_Controversy
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:death_year 741
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Isaurian_Dynasty
gptkbp:historical_significance Promoted the use of Greek in administration
First Byzantine Emperor to implement iconoclasm
Contributed to the development of Byzantine military strategy
Contributed to the shaping of Byzantine identity
Established a legacy of strong imperial leadership
Influenced future Byzantine policies on icons
Influenced the development of Byzantine law
Promoted the concept of Byzantine nationalism
Established a precedent for imperial authority over religious matters
Set the stage for the later Byzantine Empire's conflicts with the West
Set a precedent for future Byzantine emperors regarding iconoclasm
Influenced the cultural and religious landscape of Byzantium
Strengthened Byzantine defenses against Muslim invasions
Facilitated the transition from Latin to Greek in the Byzantine Empire
Influenced the relationship between church and state in Byzantium
Influenced the course of Byzantine history through military and religious policies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Emperor Leo III
gptkbp:known_for Iconoclasm
gptkbp:military_campaign gptkb:Siege_of_Constantinople_(717–718)
gptkbp:notable_event Defeat of the Umayyad Caliphate
Construction of fortifications
Iconoclast policies
Promotion of Greek language
Reorganization of the Byzantine army
Establishment of the Isaurian dynasty
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Theodosius_III
gptkbp:reform Military reforms
Administrative reforms
Tax reforms
gptkbp:reign_end 741
gptkbp:reign_start 717
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Maria_of_Amnia
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Constantine_V
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Iconoclasts
gptkb:Second_Council_of_Nicaea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5