Basil II

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Sources

1. BookThe Russian Primary Chronicle: Laurentian Text
2. BookChildren of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings

Relations

member of:

• Macedonian dynasty

  Sources: A History of the Byzantine State and Society, John Skylitzes: A Synopsis of Byzantine History, 811–1057

sibling of:

• Anna Porphyrogenita

  Sources: The Russian Primary Chronicle: Laurentian Text, Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings

conquered:

• First Bulgarian Empiresince 1018 O.S.

  Sources: John Skylitzes: A Synopsis of Byzantine History, 811–1057, A History of the Byzantine State and Society

defeated:

• Samuel of Bulgariasince 29 Jul 1014 O.S.

  Sources: John Skylitzes: A Synopsis of Byzantine History, 811–1057, A History of the Byzantine State and Society

ruled:

• Byzantine Empire976 CE O.S. – 15 Dec 1025 O.S.

  Sources: The Russian Primary Chronicle: Laurentian Text, Children of Ash and Elm: A History of the Vikings

Appears in5 items

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  The Byzantine Empire3 items
  • 
    Vladimir of Kiev is baptised · allyc. 988 CE O.S.
  • 
    Basil II’s victory at Kleidion · victor29 Jul 1014 O.S.
  • 
    Basil II dies15 Dec 1025 O.S.
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  The Viking Age2 items
  • 
    Vladimir of Kyiv is baptised988 CE O.S.
  • The Varangian Guard988 CE O.S.