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Theophanes (chamberlain)
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Theophanes was a Byzantine palace official and the chief adviser of Emperor Romanos Lekapenos during most of his reign. He was also an active and able diplomat, and led the naval defense of Constantinople against the Rus' invasion of 941.
Bronze follis of Emperor Romanos I Lekapenos (r. 920–944).
Bronze follis of Emperor Romanos I Lekapenos (r. 920–944).
The Byzantine fleet under Theophanes repels the Rus' in 941. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
The Byzantine fleet under Theophanes repels the Rus' in 941. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
The parakoimomenos Theophanes (right, kissing the image) receives the Mandylion. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
The parakoimomenos Theophanes (right, kissing the image) receives the Mandylion. Miniature from the Madrid Skylitzes.
Romanos I Lekapenos
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Romanos I Lakapenos or Lekapenos, Latinized as Romanus I Lecapenus, was Byzantine emperor from 920 until his deposition in 944, serving as regent for and senior co-ruler of the young Constantine VII.
Romanos Lekapenos depicted in the 12th century Madrid Skylitzes.
Romanos Lekapenos depicted in the 12th century Madrid Skylitzes.
Bulgarian forces rout the Byzantines at Anchialos in 917.
Bulgarian forces rout the Byzantines at Anchialos in 917.
The blinding of Leo Phokas on the orders of Romanos Lekapenos.
The blinding of Leo Phokas on the orders of Romanos Lekapenos.
Leo Phokas' supporters surrender to Romanos Lekapenos.
Leo Phokas' supporters surrender to Romanos Lekapenos.