Leontios (or Leontius) (Greek: Λεόντιος, Latin: Leontius Augustus) was Byzantine emperor from 695 to 698. He came to power by overthrowing the Emperor Justinian II, but was overthrown in his turn by Tiberios III. His actual and official name was Leo (Λέων, Leōn), but he is known by the name used for him in Byzantine chronicles. |
Reigned as | In Country | From | To | Coins Issued | |
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Λεόντιος / Leontius Augustus (Emperor Leontios) |
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Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) | 695 | 698 |
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