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Anastasios II

700 - 719

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Anastasius II (Greek: Ἀναστάσιος, romanized: Anastásios; died 719), born Artemius (Greek: Ἀρτέμιος, romanized: Artémios, was the Byzantine emperor from 713 to 715. His reign was marked by significant religious and political decisions aimed at stabilizing the Empire. One of his notable actions was reversing the previous appointment of a Monothelete patriarch of Constantinople, instead reinstating Orthodoxy by appointing Germanus I to the position. This move was made in an effort to gain the favor of Pope Constantine. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Anastasios II is the 658th most popular politician (up from 1,925th in 2019). (up from 186th in 2019)

Anastasios II is most famous for his efforts to improve the situation of the poor in Constantinople.

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Among politicians, Anastasios II ranks 658 out of 19,576Before him are Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, James Monroe, Hatice Sultan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Michael VIII Palaiologos, and Theodosius II. After him are Emperor Wu of Han, Heydar Aliyev, Valerius Severus, Hugo Chávez, George II of Great Britain, and Constantius Chlorus.

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Among people born in 700, Anastasios II ranks 4Before him are Pope-elect Stephen, Pope Adrian I, and Pope Gregory III. After him are Theodosius III, Philippikos Bardanes, Pope Paul I, Tiberius III, Dihya, Wahshi ibn Harb, Antipope Paschal, and Plectrude. Among people deceased in 719, Anastasios II ranks 1After him are Chlothar IV, Redbad, King of the Frisians, Go of Balhae, and Theodbert of Bavaria.

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