Heraklonas

For the same-named healer-priest and minor character in Krispos Rising, see Heraklonas (Videssian).

Heraklonas Historical Figure Nationality: Byzantine Empire Year of Birth: 626 Year of Death: 641(?) Cause of Death: Unknown Religion: Eastern Orthodox Occupation: Monarch Parents: Herakleios and Martina House: Heraclian Dynasty Political Office(s): Byzantine Emperor Fictional Appearances: Justinian Set in OTL Type of Appearance: Posthumous reference

Constantinus Heraclius, known to history as Heraklonas (626-641[?]), was the son of the Byzantine Emperor Herakleios and his second wife Martina. He was co-emperor with his half-brother Constantine III for four months in 641 until Constantine's untimely death. Heraklonas ascended, but certain factions sought to check Martina's influence on the throne by forcing Constans II as co-emperor. By September 641, however, a revolt broke out against Heraklonas and his mother. Constans II was made emperor, and both Heraklonas and Martina were sent into exile. Heraklonas' nose was removed, the first time a Byzantine Emperor was mutilated.

Heraklonas' death is unrecorded, although it appears he died before the year was out.

Heraklonas in Justinian

In his memoir, Justinian II briefly recounted Heraklonas' overthrow. He also approved of Heraklonas' mutilation, ironic given Justinian's ultimate fate.

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Royal offices (OTL)
Preceded by Constantine III, Herakleios	Byzantine Emperor 641 with Constantine III	Succeeded by Constans II