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Macedonian dynasty

867–1056 · 9th century

The Macedonian dynasty ruled the Byzantine Empire from 867 to 1056, beginning with Basil I. Its era saw military recovery, territorial expansion and a cultural and legal revival. The Byzantine economy and state finances were strong in this period, which is regarded as a high point of the empire.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Macedonian dynasty. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/macedonian-dynasty
MLA: “Macedonian dynasty.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/macedonian-dynasty. Accessed .
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