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Heraclius and the title "Augustus"

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The statement is made in the article that "Heraclius was the first emperor to replace the traditional Latin title for his office (Augustus) with the Greek Basileus (Βασιλεύς).". This statement loosely cites Irfan Shahid. I'm not familiar with Shahid's work, but the statement in the wiki article is patently false, at least the way that it is currently worded. While Heraclius did formally adopt the title of "Basileus", it did not replace "Augustus", in fact the latter endured right to 1453. This can be seen on Heraclius's coins from before, during, and after the Persian war, which continue to label him Augustus. The coins of his immediate successors also use the title (notably, "Basileus" is nowhere to be found in the examples provided). In fact, as noted earlier, the title retains a place on coins, in official documents, and in histories until the end of the empire. Theophilus is addressed as Augustus on coins celebrating his Victories; Basil I is labelled Augustus on his coins; Leo VI is introduced as "Leo, peaceful Autokrator in Christ, faithful, pious, ever revered Augustus." in his Taktika (George Dennis translation); Nikephoros Phokas is called both Basileus and Augustus on his coins, and, along with John Tzimiskes, is referred to by Leo the Deacon in his History as Augustus many times (Talbot and Sullivan translation), and Constantine Monomachos uses the title on his lead seals. It became less common after the 11th century, but Constantine XI himself used the title in a letter to the Marquess of Ferrara.

Hopefully the point is sufficiently made, so until further notice the passage will be edited out.

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This article needs revision. There are instances where same things are repeated. There are serious inaccuracies, for example according to historian G. Kordatos the passing from a peasants'/peoples' army to mercenary did not happen during the reigns of Nicephorus II, John I and Basil II but later in the 11th century. Beickus (talk) 02:29, 13 September 2017 (UTC)Reply

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