Basil II Porphyrogenitus (Greek: Βασίλειος Πορφυρογέννητος Basíleios Porphyrogénnetos; [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.

Dec 11, 2024 · 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.

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.

Basil II (or Basilius II) was the Byzantine emperor of the Macedonian dynasty, from 976 (coronation in 960) to 1025 CE. He came to be known as the “Bulgar-Slayer” (“Bulgaroktonos”) for his aggressive conquest of Bulgaria, defeating the army of the mighty King Samuel of Bulgaria.

Apr 1, 2003 · Basil II was the eldest son of Romanus II, grandson of Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus and great-grandson of Romanus I Lecapenus. When his father died in 963 Basil and his younger brother Constantine were still very young.

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 …

May 18, 2018 · 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.

Dec 28, 2024 · The name Basil II is remembered throughout Byzantine history as one of its most powerful Emperors. Known as the Bulgar Slayer, his 49-year reign was a period defined by mighty power and victories. This was truly a golden age of military strength and administrative brilliance that helped the Byzantine Empire shape the mediaeval Mediterranean world.

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 of Constantinople (Basil Kamateros Greek: Βασίλειος Καματηρός; died after 1186) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from August 1183 to February 1186.. Basil was a member of the Kamateros family, which provided a number of leading officials in the 12th century. He initially served under Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (r. 1143–1180) as a diplomat, but after a ...