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Leo III the Isaurian

Leo III the Isaurian also known as the Syrian (born at 685 – died at 18 June 741) was Byzantine Emperor from 717 until his death in 741. He put an end to a period of instability, successfully defended the Empire against the invading Umayyads, and forbade the veneration of icons.

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