Basil I crowned co-emperor
05/26/866 AD crowned
This promotion may have included Basil's adoption by Michael III, himself a much younger man. It was commonly believed that Leo VI, Basil's successor and reputed son, was really the son of Michael.
Subjects Who or What crowned?
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Byzantine Empire Traditionally begins wit... -
Michael III Emperor of the Byzantine...
Objects To Whom or What was crowned?
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Basil I (the Macedonian) Emperor of the Byzantine...
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