At least 85 years old when chosen by Justinian to lead the expedition to Spain with only a few hundred men, Liberius is described as having proved his worth as both a military commander and a shrewd diplomat. By playing the Romanized populace against the Arian nobility, he conquered about an eighth of Spain.
Also known as: Petrus Marcellinus Felix Liberius
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At least 85 years old when chosen by Justinian to lead the expedition to Spain with only a few hundred men, Liberius is described as having proved his worth as both a military commander and a shrewd diplomat. By playing the Romanized populace against the Arian nobility, he conquered about an eighth of Spain.
“chose Liberius, a general who was at least 85 years old.”
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