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Constantine VIII

Type Figure Region Europe Time 960–1028 Also known as Constantine VIII、Konstantinos VIII

Constantine VIII (960–1028) was a Byzantine emperor of the Macedonian dynasty, brother of Basil II, co-ruling from childhood.…

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  1. 960–1025Constantinople · ConstantinopleMade co-ruler with his brother Basil II from childhood, he spent long years at court while military and administrative power rested largely with his brother, and he himself rarely campaigned in person.
  2. 1025–1028Constantinople · ConstantinopleAfter Basil II's death he held sole power, consolidating the Macedonian bloodline through marriage arrangements, marrying Princess Zoe to Romanos Argyros, and adjusting noble interests to maintain imperial stability.

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