John I Tzimiskes
Emperor of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire
Years: 925 - 976
John I Tzimiskes or Tzimisces, (circa 925 – January 10, 976) is Byzantine Emperor from December 11, 969 to January 10, 976.
A brilliant and intuitive general, John's short reign sees the expansion of the Empire's borders and the strengthening of Byzantium itself.
