Cosmas (usurper) explained

Cosmas (died 727) was an unsuccessful Byzantine usurper during the reign of Leo III.

In 726/727, a revolt broke out in Hellas against the Iconoclast policies of Leo III. Cosmas was declared emperor by the rebels. The insurrection was soon crushed in April 726/7 and Cosmas was beheaded.[1] [2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iconoclasm. catholicity.com. 18 March 2024.
  2. Leo III and Iconoclasm. J. Atkinson. Theoria: A Journal of Social and Political Theory. 41. October 1973. 41 . 51–62. 41801907 .
  3. Web site: BYZANTINE WAR IDEOLOGY BETWEEN ROMAN IMPERIAL CONCEPT AND CHRISTIAN RELIGION. Johannes Koder. Ioannis Stouraitis. 18 March 2024.

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