Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
|
| gptkbp:birth_year |
c. 938
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Church_of_the_Holy_Apostles
|
| gptkbp:death |
15 March 963
|
| gptkbp:death_year |
963
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
Macedonian dynasty
|
| gptkbp:era |
gptkb:Middle_Ages
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Constantine_VII
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Romanos II
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Military campaigns against the Arabs Diplomatic relations with the West |
| gptkbp:language |
Greek
|
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Helena
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Military reforms
Expansion of trade routes Siege of Chandax Battle of the Great Plains Development of military technology Relations with the Papacy Support for the arts and literature Support for the Orthodox Church Legacy in Byzantine history Cultural exchanges with the West Encouragement of maritime trade Construction of churches and monasteries Military alliances with neighboring states Support for scholars and philosophers Promotion of education and arts Diplomatic marriage alliances Crisis of succession planning Establishment of new administrative practices Crisis of the Byzantine military Strengthening of the Byzantine economy Strengthening of the Byzantine navy Cultural revival in Byzantium Promotion of Byzantine art and architecture Influence of the court factions Involvement in the politics of the Mediterranean Relations with the Islamic states Cultural diplomacy with the West Campaign against the Bulgarians Crisis with the Bulgarian Empire Impact on the future Byzantine emperors Influence of Byzantine culture on Europe Promotion of the Greek language in administration Role in the transition of Byzantine power |
| gptkbp:notable_ruler |
gptkb:Basil_II
gptkb:Constantine_VIII |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Constantine_VII
|
| gptkbp:regnal_name |
gptkb:Romanos_II
|
| gptkbp:reign |
959
963 |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Bertha of Sweden
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Basil_II
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Constantine_VII
gptkb:Basil_II |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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