Constantine VII
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Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus was the fourth Byzantine emperor of the Macedonian dynasty, reigning from 6 June 913 to 9 November 959. He was the son of Emperor Leo VI and his fourth wife, Zoe Karbonopsina, and the nephew of his predecessor Alexander.
Constantine VII crowned by Christ, detail of an ivory plaque, Pushkin Museum, AD 945
Gold solidus depicting Leo VI and Constantine VII, 908–913.
Zoe Karbonopsina and Constantine VII, 914–919.
Romanos I Lekapenos and Constantine VII, 920–945.
Macedonian dynasty
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The Macedonian dynasty ruled the Byzantine Empire from 867 to 1056, following the Amorian dynasty. During this period, the Byzantine state reached its greatest extent since the Early Muslim conquests, and the Macedonian Renaissance in letters and arts began. The dynasty was named after its founder, Basil I the Macedonian who came from the theme of Macedonia.
Basil I, as depicted in the 12th century Madrid Skylitzes.