Heraclian revolt

Heraclian revolt against Phocas

Gold solidus of Heraclius and his father in consular robes, struck during their revolt against Phocas
Date608 – 3 October 610
Location
Result

Heraclian victory

Belligerents

Exarchate of Africa under Heraclius the Elder and allies:

  • Mauri
  • The Greens of Alexandria
  • The Greens of Constantinople (since October 610)

Byzantines loyal to Phocas

  • The Blues of Constantinople
  • The Blues of Alexandria (eventually switched sides)
  • The Greens of Constantinople (until October 610)
Commanders and leaders
  • Emperor Phocas Executed
  • Domentziolus (magister officiorumExecuted
  • Priscus (Count of the Excubitors) (until October 610)
  • Bonosus
  • John (Governor of Alexandria)
  • Paul (Prefect of Samnud)
  • Cosmas son of Samuel
  • Christodora
Strength
Uncertain[3]

The Exarch of Africa Heraclius the Elder and his namesake son Heraclius the Younger began a rebellion against the Byzantine emperor Phocas in 608. In October 610, Heraclius the Younger reached Constantinople, executed Phocas, and was proclaimed as emperor, establishing the Heraclian dynasty of the Byzantine Empire.

  1. ^ a b Kaegi 2003, p. 44.
  2. ^ a b c d Kaegi 2003, p. 45.
  3. ^ Kaegi 2003, p. 43.