What Happened This Year 554

Historical Events from This Year 554

Politics & Government

Justinian I Rewards Liberius with Italian Estates

August 13th, 554 1470 years ago

Emperor Justinian I recognized Liberius for his significant contributions in the formulation of the Pragmatic Sanction of 554, which aimed to reconcile relations with the Western Roman Empire. In gratitude, he granted Liberius extensive estates across Italy. This reward underscored Liberius's influence in court and marked a pivotal moment in the administration of Justinian's Italy, reflecting the emperor's intent to secure loyalty from his officials by bestowing substantial landholdings.

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