About Theocritus
Lived 500 – 518. Theocritus was a Byzantine military officer.
Theocritus (Greek: Θεόκριτος; died 518) was a candidate to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire in 518. He lost to Justin I.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Theocritus?
Byzantine noble
When was Theocritus born?
Theocritus was born in 500.
When did Theocritus die?
Theocritus died on 1 July 518.
What was Theocritus's occupation?
Theocritus was a military officer.
What nationality was Theocritus?
Theocritus was Byzantine.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Theocritus (comes domesticorum)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Theocritus. https://biography.guide/theocritus/
MLA: "Theocritus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/theocritus/.
Chicago: "Theocritus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/theocritus/.
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