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Byzantine–Bulgarian War (759)
In 759 CE, Byzantine Emperor Constantine V led an army deep into the Balkan Peninsula on a large-scale expedition against the Bulgarian Khaganate, de…
Timeline
- 759Constantinople · Byzantine EmpireConstantine V assembled troops from the Thrace and Macedonia themes and, taking advantage of internal strife in the Bulgarian Khaganate, decided to lead the campaign in person, aiming to weaken the northern nemesis and expand imperial influence.
- 759Marcelae · BulgariaThe Byzantine army engaged the Bulgar main force near Marcelae, routing the enemy and capturing large numbers of prisoners, compelling the Bulgar khagan to send envoys suing for peace.
- 759–775Northern Balkan Peninsula · Balkan PeninsulaAfter the defeat, the Bulgars paid tribute and submitted to Byzantium, and the northern border enjoyed temporary peace; however, the underlying conflict was not resolved, and warfare recurred in the years that followed.
Sources
- A History of the Byzantine State and Society — Warren Treadgold (1997)
- The Early Medieval Balkans — John V. A. Fine Jr. (1983)