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Basil I called the Macedonian (Greek: Βασίλειος ὁ Μακεδών Basíleios hō Makedṓn; 830/835 – August 29 886) was a Byzantine Emperor of probable Armenian descent who reigned from 867 to 886. Born a simple peasant in the Byzantine theme of Macedonia he rose in the Imperial court and usurped the Imperial throne from Emperor Michael III (r. 842–867).

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active years end year
0886-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0867-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
0811-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Macedonia (theme)
death date
0886-08-29
predecessor
Michael III
spouse
Eudokia Ingerina
successor
Leo VI the Wise
title
Emperor of the Byzantine Empire

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