According to John of Nikiu , Heraclius the Elder rejoiced at the news of his son rising to the throne , but died soon afterwards .
Heraclius the Younger ultimately became the new emperor and Phocas was executed , along with several of his kinsmen and loyalists .
According to John of Nikiu , Heraclius the Younger     rejoiced at the news of Heraclius the Younger 's son rising to the throne , but died soon afterwards .
Heraclius the Younger ultimately became the new emperor and Phocas was executed , along with several of his kinsmen and loyalists .