Justinian II

Justinian II (668/669–711), last emperor of the Heraclian dynasty, succeeded his father Constantine IV in 685. In 688 he agreed with the Caliph to divide Cyprus's tax revenue. He defeated the Slavs of Macedonia in 688–689 and resettled many in Anatolia, but was later defeated by the Arabs after Slav troops defected.

His Quinisext Council of 692 estranged Rome, and in 695 Leontius overthrew him, slit his nose and exiled him to Cherson. In 705 he returned with an army from Bulgar khan Tervel, wearing a golden nose, and executed Leontius and Tiberius III.

His second reign ended in 711 when a Cherson revolt raised Philippicus; Justinian was beheaded and his young son Tiberius murdered, ending the Heraclian line.