Information
Name: Heraclian revolt
Type: Event
Start: 608
End: 608
Parents: Byzantine-Sasanian War of 602-628
Heraclian revolt: All Data
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The Exarch of Africa Heraclius the Elder and his namesake son Heraclius the Younger began a rebellion against the Byzantine emperor Phocas in 608. In October 610, Heraclius the Younger reached Constantinople, executed Phocas, and was proclaimed as emperor.