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Staurakios
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Staurakios or Stauracius was the shortest-reigning Byzantine emperor, ruling for 68 days between 26 July and 2 October 811.
Staurakios (above) retreats with his remaining forces, while Nikephoros I (below) is captured by the Bulgarians. Miniature from the 14th century Manasses Chronicle.
Staurakios (above) retreats with his remaining forces, while Nikephoros I (below) is captured by the Bulgarians. Miniature from the 14th century Manas
A solidus bearing the image of Staurakios (left) and Nikephoros I (right)
A solidus bearing the image of Staurakios (left) and Nikephoros I (right)
Battle of Pliska
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The Battle of Pliska or Battle of Vărbitsa Pass was a series of battles between the forces of the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Nicephorus I, and the First Bulgarian Empire under Khan Krum in July 81
Staurakios
…Pliska and defeating a relief force, they were soon ambushed by Khan Krum, and trapped in a small valley. The Bulgarians then attacked, starting the Battle of Pliska on 26 July 811, wherein much of the Byzantine army was destroyed, and Nikephoros was slain. Carried back to Constantinople by litter, Staurakios was…
The Battle of Pliska, depicted in the 14th century Manasses Chronicle.
The Battle of Pliska, depicted in the 14th century Manasses Chronicle.
Nicephorus I.
Nicephorus I.
Bulgarian Khan Krum the Fearsome feasts with his nobles as a servant (right) brings him the skull of Nikephoros I, fashioned into a drinking cup, full
Bulgarian Khan Krum the Fearsome feasts with his nobles as a servant (right) brings him the skull of Nikephoros I, fashioned into a drinking cup, full of wine.