Tags: Monarch.

Boris I also known as Boris-Mikhail (Michael) and Bogoris (Bulgarian: Борис I / Борис-Михаил; died 2 May 907) was the Knyaz (Prince) of the First Bulgarian Empire in 852–889. At the time of his baptism in 864 Boris was named Michael after his godfather Emperor Michael III. The historian Steven Runciman called him one of the greatest persons in history.Despite a number of military setbacks the reign of Boris I was marked with significant events that shaped Bulgarian and Slavic history.

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active years end year
0889-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0852-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
0907-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Preslav
parent
Presian I of Bulgaria
predecessor
Presian I of Bulgaria
successor
Vladimir of Bulgaria
title
Knyaz of Bulgaria

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