Romanos II From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Romanos IIByzantine emperorReignCoronationPredecessorSuccessorCo-emperorsBornDiedSpouseIssueDynastyFatherMother Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans Gold solidus with Romanos II and his father, Constantine VII 9 November 959 – 15 March 963 6 April 945 as co-emperor Constantine VII Nikephoros II Constantine VII (945–..

Constantine Lekapenos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Constantine LekapenosByzantine emperorReignCo-emperorsDiedSpouseIssueDynastyFatherMother Emperor of the Romans Miliaresion from 931–944, showing Romanos I's bust on a cross on the obverse and listing the names of Romanos and his co-emperors, Constantine VII, Stephen Lekapenos and Constantine Lekapenos, ..

Stephen Lekapenos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Stephen LekapenosByzantine emperorReignCo-emperorsDiedSpouseIssueDynastyFatherMother Emperor of the Romans Miliaresion from 931–944, showing Romanos I's bust on a cross on the obverse and listing the names of Romanos and his co-emperors, Constantine VII, Stephen Lekapenos and Constantine Lekapenos on the re..

Christopher Lekapenos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Christopher LekapenosByzantine emperorReignCo-emperorsDiedSpouseIssueDynastyFatherMother Emperor of the Romans Gold solidus of Romanos I (left) with Christopher 20 May 921 – August 931 Constantine VII (920–944) Romanos I Lekapenos (920–944) Stephen Lekapenos (924–944) Constantine Lekapenos (924–944) Aug..

Constantine VII From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Constantine VIIByzantine emperorReignCoronationPredecessorSuccessorCo-emperorsBornDiedSpouseIssueDynastyFatherMother Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans 6 June 913 – 9 November 959 15 May 908 Alexander Romanos II Romanos I (920–944) Christopher (921–931) Stephen and Constantine (924–945) Romanos II (945–959) 1..

Alexander (Byzantine emperor) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search For other emperors named Alexander, see Emperor Alexander (disambiguation). AlexanderByzantine emperorReignPredecessorSuccessorBornDiedDynastyFatherMother Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans Byzantine Mosaic portrait of Emperor Alexander in Hagia Sophia. In his left hand he holds a globus crucige..

Leo VI the Wise From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Leo VIByzantine emperorReignCoronationPredecessorSuccessorBornDiedBurialWivesIssueDynastyFatherMother Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans A mosaic in Hagia Sophia showing Leo VI paying homage to Christ 29 August 886 – 11 May 912 6 January 870[1] Basil I Alexander 19 September 866 Constantinople (now Istanbul, ..

Basil I From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search For other people with the same name, see Basil I (disambiguation). Basil IByzantine emperorReignCoronationPredecessorSuccessorBornDiedConsortWivesIssueDetailDynasty Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans Basil I, from the Madrid Skylitzes 24 September 867 – 29 August 886 26 May 866 (as co-emperor) Michael III Leo VI the ..

Romanos I Lekapenos From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Romanos I) Jump to navigationJump to search This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (March 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Romanos I Lekapenos Emperor an..

Byzantine Empire under the Macedonian dynasty From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Byzantine EmpireΒασιλεία ῬωμαίωνCapitalCommon languagesReligionGovernmentEmperor• 867–886• 1042-1056History• Murder of Michael III• Abdication of Michael VI 867–1056 The Byzantine Empire at the death of Basil II, 1025 Constantinople Medieval Greek, Romance languages, Armenian, Old..

Split between Orthodoxy and Catholicism (1054) Further information: East–West Schism Mural of Saints Cyril and Methodius, 19th century, Troyan Monastery, Bulgaria The Macedonian period also included events of momentous religious significance. The conversion of the Bulgarians, Serbs and Rus' to Orthodox Christianity drew the religious map of Europe which still resonates today. Cyril and Methodius..

Shrinking borders Early Heraclian dynasty Further information: Byzantine Empire under the Heraclian dynasty Battle between Heraclius and the Persians. Fresco by Piero della Francesca, c. 1452 By 650 (pictured) the empire had lost all its southern provinces, except the Exarchate of Africa, to the Rashidun Caliphate. At the same time the Slavs invaded and settled in the Balkans. After Maurice's mu..