Belisarius

[ bel-uh-sair-ee-uhs ]

noun

1. a.d. 505?–565, general of the Eastern Roman Empire.

Belisarius

/ ˌbɛlɪˈsɑːrɪəs /

noun

1. Belisarius?505565MByzantineMILITARY: general ?505–565 ad , Byzantine general under Justinian I. He recovered North Africa from the Vandals and Italy from the Ostrogoths and led forces against the Persians

Example Sentences

However, the Ostrogothic Kingdom of Italy only survived till 553 AD and was conquered by Belisarius, the proficient general of the Eastern Roman Empire.

From Realm of History

On the 15 th December Belisarius met the Vandals in battle-array.

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Belisarius had meant to dispute the passage of the Tiber at this point.

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The prudence of Belisarius did not neglect this important resource.

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This perilous day was the most glorious in the life of Belisarius.

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To say that Belisarius became a beggar means little to us when it seems only the difference between a rich and a tattered toga.

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