Justinian Dynasty

The Justinian Dynasty is a family who ruled over the Byzantine Empire from 518 to 602. It originated with Justin I and ended with Maurice. Patriarch Germanus I of Constantinople (term c. 715 - 730), whose father was named Justinian, might have been a descendant of the dynasty. The names Justinian and Germanus were common among dynasty members.

  • Justin I - (518–527)
    1. No issue from the marriage with Euphemia
  • Vigilantia, sister of Justin
    1. From the marriage with Sabbatius
      • Petrus Sabbatius, later adopted by Justin and raised to the rank of emperor as Justinian I - (527–565)
        1. No issue from the marriage with Theodora
      • Vigilantia
        1. From the marriage with Dulcissimus
          • Justin II - (565-578)
            1. From his marriage to Sophia
              • Arabia. Married Baduarius
              • adoption of Tiberius II Constantine - (574-582)
                1. From his marriage to Ino Anastasia.
                  • Constantina, a daughter who married Maurice (582-602)
                    1. Theodosius. Eldest son and co-emperor of Maurice. Married a daughter of patrikios Germanus.
                    2. Tiberius. Second son. Supposed to inherite Italy.
                    3. Miriam/Maria. Supposed daughter of Maurice. Married Khosrau II.
                  • Charito, a daughter who married Germanus
          • Marcellus, married Juliana, great-great-niece of Anastasius I
          • Praejecta
  • Unknown brother or sister of Justin
    1. From unknown relationship with unknown partner
      • Germanus
        1. From the marriage with Passara
          • Justin, consul in 540
          • Justinian
          • Justina. Married John.
        2. From the marriage with Matasuntha
          • Germanus
      • Boraides
      • Justus