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A seven-year-old boy is crowned Caesar, setting in motion a Byzantine Empire power struggle that will decide his fate.

The crown placed on seven‑year‑old David that sent him to exile and mutilation

This episode explores the story of David, a Byzantine prince whose brief reign and subsequent disappearance from historical records are shrouded in mystery. It delves into the political and religious landscape of 7th-century Constantinople and the dynastic struggles that shaped his destiny.

Person: David
Date: November 7, 630 (birth)
Location: Constantinople
Period: Byzantine Empire
Event: Coronation as Caesar

- David was born the son of Emperor Heraclius and Empress Martina, whose marriage was controversial.
- He was born on the same day as his nephew, Constans II, who would later become emperor.
- Scholar Cecily Hennessy suggests nine silver plates depicting the Biblical King David were made for the young prince, linking him to a sacred lineage.
- At seven years old, David was elevated to Caesar in a ceremony within the Palace of Daphne.
- The primary historical chronicle abruptly ends at the moment of David's coronation.

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