After the Nika Revolt was crushed, Hypatius was brought before Justinian, who felt genuine sorrow for the unwilling rebel and was prepared to pardon him. Theodora intervened, arguing that Hypatius had served as a focal point for rebellion and could not be allowed to live lest it happen again. Justinian, as always deferring to her judgment, had him executed.
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Episode 7 (5 mentions)
After the Nika Revolt was crushed, Hypatius was brought before Justinian, who felt genuine sorrow for the unwilling rebel and was prepared to pardon him. Theodora intervened, arguing that Hypatius had served as a focal point for rebellion and could not be allowed to live lest it happen again. Justinian, as always deferring to her judgment, had him executed.
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