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Heraclius

biographical name

He·​ra·​cli·​us ˌher-ə-ˈklī-əs How to pronounce Heraclius (audio)
hi-ˈra-klē-
circa 575–641 Byzantine emperor (610–641)

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“Heraclius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heraclius. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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