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PHOCAS , East
Constantinople . A revolt within the city soon afterwards resulted in the abdication of the reigning emperor Maurice, and in the elevation
circus factions against the wish of the troops. Phocas proved entirely incapable of governing the empire. He consented to pay an increased tribute to the Avars and allowed the Persians, who had declared war in 604 under Chosroes
African
governor Heraclius declared against him, Phocas was deserted by the starving populace of Constantinople , and deposed with scarcely a struggle (61o). He died in the same year on the scaffold
See J. B. Bury, The Later Roman Empire (London, 1889), ii. 197-206. End of Article: PHOCAS If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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