Romanos I Lekapenos

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Macedonian_dynasty
gptkbp:birthYear c. 880
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Church_of_the_Holy_Apostles
gptkbp:children gptkb:Anna_Lekapena
gptkb:Stephen_Lekapenos
gptkb:Constantine_Lekapenos
gptkb:Theophylact_Lekapenos
gptkbp:contemporary gptkb:Basil_II
gptkb:John_I_Tzimiskes
Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
gptkbp:culturalImpact Supporter of education
Patron_of_the_arts
Promoter_of_Byzantine_culture
gptkbp:deathYear 948
gptkbp:died 948 in Constantinople
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Lekapenos_dynasty
gptkbp:established the_Byzantine_Empire's_stability
gptkbp:father gptkb:Theophylact_Lekapenos
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Middle_Byzantine_period
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strengthened_the_Byzantine_Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Romanos I Lekapenos
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Co-emperor_with_Constantine_VII
gptkbp:legacy Influence_on_later_Byzantine_rulers
gptkbp:militaryRank against_the_Bulgarians
against_the_Arabs
gptkbp:mother Unknown
gptkbp:notableEvent Coronation as Emperor
Established educational institutions
Encouraged the translation of texts
Contributed to the codification of laws
Encouraged scholarship and learning
Encouraged the establishment of monasteries.
Fostered diplomatic relations with foreign powers
Oversaw the construction of churches
Supported the compilation of historical works
Facilitated_the_spread_of_Christianity
Supported_the_Orthodox_Church
Strengthened_the_Byzantine_economy
Facilitated_the_spread_of_Byzantine_influence_in_the_Balkans
Defeated_the_Arabs_at_the_Battle_of_the_River_of_Blood
Established_the_Byzantine_navy
Influenced_the_development_of_Byzantine_law
Negotiated_peace_with_the_Bulgarians
Promoted_Byzantine_art_and_architecture
Promoted_the_use_of_Greek_in_administration
Promoted_trade_with_the_West
Strengthened_the_position_of_the_Patriarchate
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:politicalRole Regent
gptkbp:predecessor Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
gptkbp:reform Economic reforms
Military reforms
Administrative reforms
gptkbp:reign 920-944
Emperor in 920
gptkbp:spouse Unknown
gptkbp:successor Constantine VII Porphyrogennetos
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans
Patriarch of Constantinople