Byzantine Empire Heraclian Dynasty

Heraclius makes Greek the official language of the Empire
Flavius Heraclius Augustus was Byzantine emperor from 610 to 641. ©HistoryMaps
610 Dec 1

Heraclius makes Greek the official language of the Empire

İstanbul, Turkey

One of the most important legacies of Heraclius was changing the official language of the Empire from Latin to Greek.

Last Updated: Mon Feb 05 2024

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