Leo III the Isaurian also known as the Syrian (Greek: Λέων Γ΄ ὁ Ἴσαυρος Leōn III ho Isauros) (c. 685 – 18 June 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.
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