Basil II
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Basil II

Macedonian Dynasty

Born: 958 Died: 15 December 1025

Regnal titles

Preceded by

Romanos II

Byzantine Emperor
960–1025
(with Romanos II in 960–963, Nikephoros II Phokas in 963–969 and
John I Tzimiskes in 969–976 as senior emperors,
and Constantine VIII as junior co-emperor 962–1025)

Succeeded by

Constantine VIII

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