What year did Leo III pass away?
735
740
741
745
Answer
Leo III passed away in the year 741. He was the Byzantine Emperor from 717 to 741. His reign was marked by the ongoing conflict with the Umayyad Caliphate, which culminated in the successful defense of Constantinople against the Arab siege in 717-718. Internally, Leo III is remembered for his iconoclastic policies, which led to a period of religious controversy and persecution of icon veneration within the Byzantine Empire.
Unveiling the Reign of Leo III: Exploring the Legacy of the Byzantine Emperor
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