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Basil I, called the Macedonian (Greek: Βασίλειος ὁ Μακεδών, Basíleios hō Makedṓn; 830/835 – 29 August 886) was a Byzantine emperor of Armenian origin, who reigned from 867 to 886. Born a simple peasant in Thrace, he rose in the imperial court, and usurped the imperial throne from Michael III. Despite his humble origins, he showed great ability in running the affairs of state, leading a revival of imperial power and to a renaissance of Byzantine art. He was perceived by the Byzantines as one of their greatest emperors, and the dynasty he founded, the Macedonian (Greek: Μακεδονική δυναστεία), ruled over what is regarded as Byzantium's most glorious and prosperous era.

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Адрианопол, Одринска Трякия, Византия -------------------- Basil I 'the Macedonian', Emperor of Constantinople held the office of Co-regent of Constantinople in 866. He gained the title of Emperor Basil I of Constantinople in 867 -------------------- The family of Basile Ier de MACÉDOINE and ..

[128944] MACÉDOINE (de), Basile Ier (Constantin MAMMIKONIDÈS & .. [128943]), empereur Byzantin, born about 827, died 889

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     1) Léon VI le Sage, empereur Byzantin, born about 862, died 912, married about 881 ..

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