The real power behind Michael III's throne, Bardas was a man of both charisma and vision who led expeditions into Asia Minor and Armenia, defeated and killed Caliph Omar, and championed Photius as patriarch. His fatal mistake was underestimating Basil, whom he dismissed as a mere drinking companion, and he was cut down by Basil's sword during a campaign in Asia Minor.
Also known as: Caesar Bardas
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Episode 12 (6 mentions)
The real power behind Michael III's throne, Bardas was a man of both charisma and vision who led expeditions into Asia Minor and Armenia, defeated and killed Caliph Omar, and championed Photius as patriarch. His fatal mistake was underestimating Basil, whom he dismissed as a mere drinking companion, and he was cut down by Basil's sword during a campaign in Asia Minor.
“Bardas picked Phodius to be his successor,”
“in the household of the Caesar Bardus.”
“and even going so far as to canonize the dead Caesar.”
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