Region: Eastern Europe & Russia · Coordinates: 44.611, 33.492 · 2 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| AD 695 | Breviarium of Nikephoros | Justinian II has his tongue and nose cut off and is exiled to Cherson (Crimea); Leontius is proclaimed emperor. |
| AD 711 | Skylitzes–Kedrenos, Synopsis of Histories | The army of Cherson in the Crimea acclaims Philippikos (Bardanes) emperor, who then ousts Justinian II |