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Romanos I Lekapenos

c. 870–948 · 10th century · Also known as Romanus I Lecapenus

Romanos I Lekapenos was Byzantine emperor from 920 to 944. An admiral of humble origin, he became father-in-law and co-emperor of the young Constantine VII and governed in his place. He made peace with Bulgaria in 927, supported the eastern offensives of John Kourkouas and passed laws protecting small landholders. His sons deposed him in 944, and he died as a monk.

Romanos I Lekapenos
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