Bessas (magister militum)
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Bessas (Greek: Βέσσας, before 480 – after 554) was an Eastern Roman general of Gothic origin from Thrace, primarily known for his career in the wars of Justinian I (reigned 527–565). He distinguished himself against the Sassanid Persians in the Iberian War and under the command of Belisarius in the Gothic War, but after Belisarius' departure from Italy he failed to confront the resurgent Goths and was largely responsible for the loss of Rome in 546. Returning east in disgrace, despite his advanced age he was appointed as commander in the Lazic War. There he redeemed himself with the recapture of Petra, but his subsequent idleness led Justinian to dismiss him and exile him to Abasgia.
Bessas | |
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Native name | Βέσσας |
Born | 470s |
Died | after 554 |
Allegiance | Byzantine Empire |
Years of service | ca. 500–554 |
Rank | magister militum |
Wars | Anastasian War, Iberian War, Gothic War, Lazic War |