Basil the Bulgar Slayer

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:birthYear 958
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Church_of_the_Holy_Apostles
gptkbp:children gptkb:Theodora
gptkb:Eudokia
gptkb:Anna_Porphyrogenita
gptkb:Constantine_VIII
gptkb:David_of_Bulgaria
gptkbp:culturalContribution patron of the arts
establishment of monasteries
development_of_Byzantine_architecture
promoter_of_Byzantine_literature
supporter_of_the_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:deathYear 1025
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Macedonian_dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Romanos_I_Lekapenos
gptkbp:historicalSignificance increased military power
known for his diplomatic skills
established a strong central authority
defended against external threats
established a legacy of military leadership
known for his legal reforms
known for his patronage of scholars
promoted trade and economy
recognized for his administrative reforms
influenced_future_Byzantine_rulers
strengthened_the_Byzantine_Empire
contributed_to_the_spread_of_Byzantine_culture.
expanded_Byzantine_territory
fostered_relations_with_Western_Europe
influenced_the_Byzantine_military_structure
left_a_lasting_impact_on_Balkan_history
influenced_the_development_of_Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity
contributed_to_the_cultural_renaissance_of_Byzantium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Basil the Bulgar Slayer
gptkbp:knownFor military_campaigns_against_the_Bulgarians
gptkbp:militaryRank Battle_of_Boulgarophygon
Siege_of_the_Bulgarian_capital_Preslav
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Anna_of_the_Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Bulgar_Slayer
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Romanos_II
gptkbp:reform Byzantine_administration
gptkbp:reign 976-1025
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Eudokia_Ingerina
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Constantine_VIII