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Simeon I of Bulgaria

864/865–927 · 10th century · Also known as Simeon the Great, Simeon I the Great

Simeon I, known as Simeon the Great, ruled the First Bulgarian Empire from 893 to 927. Educated in Constantinople, he waged repeated wars against the Byzantine Empire, won a great victory at Achelous in 917 and claimed the title of tsar. He conquered Serbia in 924 but was defeated by the Croats. His reign was the golden age of Old Bulgarian literature, centred on his capital at Preslav.

Mentioned in 4 state histories

First Bulgarian EmpirePrincipality of Serbia (early medieval)ZachlumiaKingdom of Croatia (925-1102)

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