What rank did Justinian hold in the Byzantine army?
magister militum per Orientem
dux bellorum
magister militum per Africam
magister officiorum
Answer
As the magister militum per Orientem, or "Master of Soldiers of the East", Justinian held a prestigious rank in the Byzantine military hierarchy, specifically overseeing the eastern territories of the empire during the 6th century. This position denoted significant authority and responsibility in commanding and organizing military operations in a vast region that faced diverse threats and played a pivotal role in safeguarding the Byzantine Empire's frontiers.
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