Note 31 — Chapter V · REIGN OF JUSTIN II TO HERACLIUS [565-629 A.D.]
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[This is the story of Theophanes,f but John of Ephesusd tells an anecdote in direct contradiction, according to which Sophia knew of the wife’s existence, but refused to permit her to reside at the palace, being resolved that no other queen should reign while she lived. When, however, Tiberius was crowned he brought Anastasia to the palace and compelled her recognition.]