Heraclius the Elder

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Heraclius the Elder (Latin: Heraclius, Greek: Ηράκλειος) - An Armenian exarch of Africa, the father of Byzantine Emperor Heraclius. In 608, Heraclius the Elder renounced his loyalty to the Emperor Phocas, who had overthrown Maurice six years earlier. The rebels issued coins showing both Heraclii dressed as consuls, though neither of them explicitly claimed the imperial title at this time.

Preceded by Imp. Caesar Flavius Phocas Augustus, 603, then lapsed

Consul of the Roman Empire 608 with Flavius Heraclius Augustus

Succeeded by '