Justinian I.
Justinian I was East Roman (Byzantine) Emperor from 527 to 565. During his reign, Justinian sought to revive the empire's greatness and reconquer the lost western half of the classical Roman Empire. He could characterized as a new Caesar.
Justinian I wanted to 'reconquer' the land lost by the empire in the west as a result of the Germanic invasions. He succeeded in retaking Italy, Africa and part of Spain. However, these lands were soon lost.
because he wanted to rebuild/reconquer the Roman Empire which recently fell (Eastern Roman Empire fell) to barbaric tribes
Spain
He wanted to reconquer the land lost by the western part of the Roman Empire. He succeed to retake Tunisia and western Libya, Italy and southern Spain. However, these gains were lost again.
Justinian is considered to be one of the greatest Byzantine emperors due to his many contributions to Byzantine society, including the Justinian Code of Law and architectural additions such as the Hagia Sophia.
It took the Christians from 710 until 1492 AD, or 782 years to reconquer what was to become Spain from the Moors.
407years
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No, Justinian is not single.