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Medieval Greek
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Eudokia Ingerina, Maria Maniakes
Children
4 children: Alexander, Constantine (son of Basil I), Leo VI the Wise, Stephen I of Constantinople
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♑ Capricorn
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兔 Rabbit
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Basil I: Byzantine emperor from 867 to 886.
Born in Edirne (died at age 75).
Biography
Basil I, nicknamed "the Macedonian", was Byzantine emperor from 867 to 886. Born to a peasant family in Macedonia, he rose to prominence in the imperial court after gaining the favour of Emperor Michael III, whose mistress he married on his emperor's orders. In 866, Michael proclaimed him co-emperor. Fearing a loss of influence, Basil orchestrated Michael's assassination the next year and installed himself as sole ruler of the empire. He was the first ruler of the Macedonian dynasty.
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How old was Basil I?
Basil I was born on and passed away on at the age of 75.
Where was Basil I born?
Basil I was born in Edirne.
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