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Basil II Porphyrogenitus ( Greek: Βασίλειος Πορφυρογέννητος Basileios Porphyrogennetos; [note 2] 958 – 15 December 1025), nicknamed the Bulgar Slayer ( Greek: ὁ Βουλγαροκτόνος, ho Boulgaroktónos ), [note 3] was the senior Byzantine emperor from 976 to 1025. He and his brother Constantine VIII [note 4 ...
By Catherine J.Holmes. PhD Dissertation, University of Oxford. 1999. Abstract: The reign of Basil II (976-1025) is widely accepted as the apogee of medieval Byzantium. During the century before Basil came to the throne, the Byzantine empire had made substantial territorial gains on its eastern borders at the expense of the Abbasid caliphate of ...
Basil II was a Byzantine emperor (976–1025), who extended imperial rule in the Balkans (notably Bulgaria), Mesopotamia, Georgia, and Armenia and increased his domestic authority by attacking the powerful landed interests of the military aristocracy and of the church.
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Feb 6, 2024 · Known as “Basil the Bulgar-Slayer” or “Basil the Macedonian,” he reigned as the Byzantine Emperor from 976 to 1025 CE. This article aims to provide an account of Basil II’s life and achievements, shedding light on his military prowess, administrative reforms, and the lasting impact he had on the Byzantine Empire.
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Nov 9, 2017 · Basil II (aka Basilius II) was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 976 to 1025 CE. He became known as the Bulgar-Slayer ( Bulgaroktonos) for his exploits in conquering ancient Bulgaria, sweet revenge for his infamous defeat at Trajan 's Gate.
Nov 24, 2005 · 9780199279685. Oxford University Press. Book. Basil II and the Governance of Empire (976-1025) Get access. Catherine Holmes. Published: 24 November 2005. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. The reign of Emperor Basil II is usually considered the high-water mark of medieval Byzantium.
