Ascum | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ασκούμ or Ακούμ |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | Byzantine Empire |
| Service | Byzantine Army |
| Rank | Stratelates of Illyricum (Magister militum per Illyricum) |
| Unit | Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum |
| Battles / wars | Defeat of Huns/Bulgars invasion of Thrace (528) |
| Relations | Godson of Justinian I |
Ascum (Greek: Ασκούμ) was a general of the Byzantine Empire, active early in the reign of Justinian I (r. 527–565). He was in command of the Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum. His name is reported by John Malalas. Both Theophanes the Confessor and George Kedrenos render his name "Ακούμ" (Acum).[1]