About John of Conza
Lived 600 – 617. John of Conza was a Byzantine military personnel.
John of Conza or Compsa (, fl. ca. 615/618), was a native of Compsa (modern Conza della Campania). Taking advantage of the turmoil in the Exarchate of Ravenna and the preoccupation of the Byzantine emperor Heraclius with the Persian war in the East, he attacked and captured Naples, becoming its second duke. His rebellion was put down by the exarch of Ravenna, Eleutherius. Consinus and many of his followers were killed in the process.
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Who was John of Conza?
byzantine soldier
When was John of Conza born?
John of Conza was born in 600 in Conza della Campania.
When did John of Conza die?
John of Conza died in 617 in Naples.
What was John of Conza's occupation?
John of Conza was a military personnel.
What nationality was John of Conza?
John of Conza was Byzantine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John of Conza. https://biography.guide/john-of-conza/
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