About Martin
Martin was a Byzantine military commander, military leader and diplomat.
Martin or Martinus was a Byzantine general of Thracian origin who served the Byzantine army during the reign of emperor Justinian I on various fronts. In 555, he had replaced Bessas as the magister militum per Armeniam.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Martin?
Byzantine general
When was Martin born?
Martin was born in Thrace.
What was Martin's occupation?
Martin was a military commander, military leader and diplomat.
What nationality was Martin?
Martin was Byzantine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Martin (magister militum per Armeniam)
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