John I Tzimiskes (Person) AKA Ioannes, Ἰωάννης ὁ Τζιμισκής
John I Tzimiskes
925 AD - 976 AD
AKA Ioannes, Ἰωάννης ὁ Τζιμισκής
- Byzantine emperor 969 – 976
- Macedonian Dynasty
An intuitive and successful general, he strengthened the Empire and expanded its borders during his short reign.
Today, Tsimiski Street, the main commercial road in the center of Thessaloniki, is named after him.
Çemişgezek in the Tunceli Province, modern day Turkey, is named after him, as he was born there.
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11/971 AD
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