Ablabius (assassin)
Ablabius (Greek: Αβλάβιος) was a Byzantine would-be assassin, known for a failed attempt to kill Emperor Justinian I (r. 527–565) in 562. The main sources about him are John Malalas and Theophanes the Confessor.
Ablabius | |
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| Died | Unknown, likely after November, 562 |
| Nationality | Byzantine |
| Occupation | assassin |
| Allegiance | Marcellus |
| Motive | money |
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