Who was Procopius of Caesarea?

Procopius of Caesarea was a prominent Greek scholar, historian, and native of Caesarea in Palestine who lived from around 500 to 565 CE. As the principal historian of the 6th century, he accompanied the Byzantine general Belisarius during Emperor Justinian's wars. His notable literary works include History of the Wars, On Buildings, and the Secret History.

What we know

• Procopius of Caesarea was a prominent Greek scholar and historian born around 500 CE in Caesarea, Palestine, and died in 565 CE. [2]
• He accompanied the Byzantine general Belisarius in Emperor Justinian's wars. [2]
• He wrote several major historical works, including History of the Wars, On Buildings, and the Secret History. [2, 4]

Where to go next

• whoWho was the Byzantine general Belisarius?
• a case in pointWhat was the Secret History by Procopius?
• what caused itWhat caused Emperor Justinian's wars?
• whereWhat is the history of Caesarea Maritima?
• how we knowWho was the Berber leader Antalas?
• an unexpected connectionHow does a 6th-century historian connect to ancient Berber tribal rebellions?Procopius's historical writings serve as a primary source documenting the life and rebellions of the Berber leader Antalas against the Byzantine Empire.

Sources

• [1]Procopius (Wikidata Q186153) · CC0 1.0
• [2]Procopius · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [3]Caesarea Maritima · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [4]Antalas · CC BY-SA 4.0
• [5]Procopius (given name) · CC BY-SA 4.0