The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Justinus ( - )

Could be either the emperor Justin I or Justin II (most likely, as he is mentioned with Justinianus); Justin the Roman Historian, or Justin the early Christian martyr. References in Documents:
Musaeum Clausum (1684)

4. Some handsome Engraveries and Medals, of Justinus and Justinianus, found in the custody of a Bannyan in the remote parts of India, conjectured to have been left there by Friers mentioned in Procopius, who travelled those parts in the Reign of Justinianus, and brought back into Europe the discovery of Silk and Silk Worms.

Musaeum Tradescantianum (1656) Justinus.