# Leo I — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [November 30, 2017, 10:02am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/leo-i-whe-definition-discussion/2355 "2017-11-30T10:02:35Z")\
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Leo I was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 457 to 474 CE. He was also known as “Leo the Butcher” (_Makelles_) for the assassination of his patron and rival Aspar. Although his reign was lacklustre and included a serious defeat to the Vandals, he founded the Leonid dynasty, which ruled from Constantinople until 518 CE.

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