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Nikephoros Basilakes (Greek: Νικηφόρος Βασιλάκης) frequently encountered simply as Basilakios (Βασιλάκιος) Latinized as Nicephorus Basilacius was a Byzantine general and aristocrat of the late 11th century who in 1078/79 tried to overthrow the Emperor Nikephoros III Botaneiates and was defeated by Alexios Komnenos.In the chaos that surrounded the dethronement of Michael VII Nikephoros Basilakes at the time doux of Dyrrhachium decided that his time had arrived.

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active years end year
1078-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1078-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
predecessor
Michael VII Doukas
successor
Nikephoros III Botaneiates
title
Usurper of the Byzantine Empire

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