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Leo III the Isaurian

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Leo III and his son Constantine V
Name	Leo III
Reign	25 March 717 � June 18 741
Titles	Leo the Isaurian
Predecessor	Theodosios III
Successor	Constantine V
Consort	Maria
Offspring	Constantine V Anna Irene Kosmo
Dynasty	Isaurian Dynasty

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Leo III the Isaurian or the Syrian (Greek: Λέων Γ΄, Leōn III), (c. 685 � June 18 741) was Byzantine emperor from 717 until his death in 741. He put an end to a period of instability, successfully defended the empire against the invading Umayyads, and forbade the veneration of icons (see Iconoclasm).

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