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Maurice Tiberius, 13 August 582 - 22 November 602 A.D.
Joint rule with Theodosius (his son), 29 March 590 - 22 November 602 A.D.Maurice Tiberius, a successful general, was selected by Tiberius II Constantine as his successor. Although he achieved a favorable peace in Persia and was able to stem the losses of territory in Italy and Africa, much of the Balkans were lost. Focas, a junior officer, led a military revolt against Maurice and was declared emperor in November 602. Maurice and Theodosius, his son and co-emperor, were captured and murdered.