Basil I's great-grandson and father of Basil II, described as tall, athletic, and immensely popular, yet determined to spend his time enjoying himself rather than governing. He died after only four years, leaving behind his wife Theophano and three children — Basil, Constantine, and Anna — but his legacy was shaped more by his generals than himself.
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Episode 13 (4 mentions)
Basil I's great-grandson and father of Basil II, described as tall, athletic, and immensely popular, yet determined to spend his time enjoying himself rather than governing. He died after only four years, leaving behind his wife Theophano and three children — Basil, Constantine, and Anna — but his legacy was shaped more by his generals than himself.
“Romanus, the father of the future Basil II, was 20 years old when he became emperor, and”
“Fortunately for the empire, while Romanus enjoyed married life, hunting, throwing lavish”
“It was at this point that the Emperor Romanus died.”
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