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Basil I

Basil I

Peasant from Thrace who murdered Michael III in 867 and founded the Macedonian dynasty.

Person

Also known as Basil the Macedonian

c. 811 CE O.S. – 29 Aug 886 CE O.S.

Over time

ruled
Byzantine Empire
succeeded
Michael III

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q41592

Sources

Relations

member of:
  • Macedonian dynasty

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ruled:
  • Byzantine Empire867 CE O.S. – 886 CE O.S.

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succeeded:
  • Michael IIIsince 867 CE O.S.

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