Did Yazid I lead any campaigns against the Byzantine Empire?
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Yes, Yazid I did indeed lead a series of campaigns against the Byzantine Empire. These campaigns were primarily motivated by Yazid's desire to avenge the humiliating defeat of his father, Muawiyah I, at the hands of the Byzantines at the Battle of Yarmouk in 636 AD.
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