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Nikephoros' brother Leo had been named kouropalates …
Years: 970 - 970
Nikephoros' brother Leo had been named kouropalates in 963, his and assumed the post of logothetes tou dromou, remaining his brother's chief minister until the overthrow and murder of Nikephoros by Tzimiskes in 969.
In 970, Leo unsuccessfully tries to rebel against Tzimiskes, and is exiled to Lesbos.
As Emperor John I, Tzimiskes marries Theodora, sister of Constantine VIII Porphyrogenitus, the legitimate claimant to the throne, to offset challenges to his rule at home.
Coupling diplomatic skill with military strength, Tzimiskes strengthens the imperial position.
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People
- Bardas Skleros
- Boris II of Bulgaria
- Constantine VIII
- John I Tzimiskes
- Leo Phokas
- Peter I of Bulgaria
- Sviatoslav I of Kiev
Groups
- Greeks, Medieval (Byzantines)
- Roman Empire, Eastern: Macedonian dynasty
- Kievan Rus', or Kiev, Great Principality of
- Bulgarian Empire (First)
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Years: 970 - 970
Locations
People
- Bardas Skleros
- Boris II of Bulgaria
- Constantine VIII
- John I Tzimiskes
- Leo Phokas
- Peter I of Bulgaria
- Sviatoslav I of Kiev
Groups
- Greeks, Medieval (Byzantines)
- Roman Empire, Eastern: Macedonian dynasty
- Kievan Rus', or Kiev, Great Principality of
- Bulgarian Empire (First)
Topics
Commodoties
Subjects
Regions
Subregions