Basil II - Wikipedia
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.
Basil II | Byzantine Emperor & Military Strategist | Britannica
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.
Basil II - World History Encyclopedia
2017年11月9日 · 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.
Basil II summary | Britannica
Basil II, known as Basil Bulgaroctonus (“Slayer of the Bulgars”), (born 957/958—died Dec. 15, 1025), Byzantine emperor (976–1025). Crowned coemperor with his brother in 960, he had to exile the grand chamberlain (985) and defeat rival generals (989) in …
Epitaph on the tomb of Basil II - Wikipedia
The long reign of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II (976–1025) saw continuous warfare in both East (against the Arabs) and West (against the Bulgarians). A true soldier-emperor, Basil led most of these campaigns himself, something reflected in his epitaph.
Basil II : The Bulgar-Slayer - Byzantine Empire
2024年2月10日 · Basil II’s relentless pursuit of victory against the Bulgarian forces earned him the epithet “Bulgar-Slayer.” Through a series of military campaigns, he gradually weakened the Bulgarian state, culminating in the decisive Battle of Kleidion in 1014 CE.
Basil Ii - Encyclopedia.com
2018年5月18日 · The Byzantine emperor Basil II (ca. 958-1025) ruled from 963 to 1025 and was called Bulgaroctonus (Bulgar-Slayer). He was the last and greatest of the emperors who brought Byzantium to its military zenith.
Basil II Timeline - World History Encyclopedia
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.
Roman Emperors DIR Basil II - Loyola University Chicago
2003年4月1日 · Basil II (A.D. 976-1025) Catherine Holmes University College, Oxford. Introduction. For Byzantine and modern historians alike the reign of Basil II marks the apogee of the Middle Byzantine Empire. Between 976 and 1025 Byzantine territorial and cultural frontiers expanded considerably. Bulgaria was annexed in 1018.
Basil II and his legacy: A study in the reign of the Bulgar ... - Medium
2018年10月3日 · Basil II was one of the greatest Emperors of Byzantium. He was a strong (even autocratic) ruler with an iron will. He was also a successful military commander and skilled diplomat.