Leo VI the Wise

(0866-0912)

Byzantine emperor from 886 to 912

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Leo VI, called the Wise or the Philosopher (Greek: Λέων ὁ Σοφός, Leōn ho Sophos, 19 September 866 – 11 May 912), was Byzantine Emperor from 886 to 912. The second ruler of the Macedonian dynasty (although his parentage is unclear), he was very well read, leading to his epithet. During his reign, the renaissance of letters, begun by his predecessor Basil I, continued; but the Empire also saw several military defeats in the Balkans against Bulgaria and against the Arabs in Sicily and the Aegean. His reign also witnessed the formal discontinuation of several ancient Roman institutions, such as the separate office of Roman consul.

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Born	19 September 866 Constantinople
Died	11 May 912 (aged 45) Constantinople
Zodiac	Virgo
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Theophano, wife of Leo VI 0867-0893 · Greek royalty · m. 0883 info edit

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Zoe Zaoutzaina -0899 · Greek royalty · m. 0893 info edit

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Eudokia Baïana -0901 · Greek royalty · m. 0900 info edit

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Eudokia info 1st child with Theophano, wife of Leo VI Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Anna info 2nd child with Zoe Zaoutzaina Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Eudocia info 3rd child with Zoe Zaoutzaina Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Constantine info 4th child with Zoe Karbonopsina Male b. 17 May 905 · Age: 1120 · 0905- · Celebrity Baby

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