Described as an extraordinary eunuch who was one of the three conspirators in the murder of Nikephoros Phokas, and who then ran the affairs of the empire during Basil II's minority. Brownworth calls him a farsighted statesman who maintained the integrity of Basil's throne, but notes he was also massively corrupt and treated the young emperor dismissively — a mistake that cost him everything when Basil finally struck, arresting and exiling him and even stripping his great monastery of its possessions.
Also known as: Basil Lekapenos · Basil the Parakoimomenos · Basileus
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Episode 13 (2 mentions)
Described as an extraordinary eunuch who was one of the three conspirators in the murder of Nikephoros Phokas, and who then ran the affairs of the empire during Basil II's minority. Brownworth calls him a farsighted statesman who maintained the integrity of Basil's throne, but notes he was also massively corrupt and treated the young emperor dismissively — a mistake that cost him everything when Basil finally struck, arresting and exiling him and even stripping his great monastery of its possessions.
“direction by having his troops hail him as emperor, or Basileus.”
“In desperation, Basileus the Chamberlain took a gamble.”
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