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Constantine (–3 September 879) was a junior Byzantine emperor from January 868 to 3 September 879. His parentage is a matter of debate, but he is generally assumed to be the son of Byzantine Emperor Basil I (r. 867–886) and his first wife, Maria or second wife Eudokia Ingerina; although other theories include him being the son of Emperor Michael III (r. 842–867) and Eudokia. Constantine was made co-emperor by his father in c. January 868. He was the intended heir of Basil, and as such received much attention from him, and accompanied him on military campaigns. He died on 3 September 879, before his father. After his death, his younger brother Leo VI (r. 886–912), became the primary heir, and another brother Alexander (r. 912–913) was raised to co-emperor.
Constantine | |
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Byzantine emperor | |
Junior Emperor with (Basil I) | |
Reign | c. January 868–3 September 879 |
Predecessor | Basil I |
Successor | Basil I and Leo VI |
Born | Between 855 and 865 |
Died | September 879 |
Betrothed | Ermengard of Italy |
Dynasty | Macedonian Dynasty |
Father | Basil I, possibly Michael III |
Mother | Maria, possibly Eudokia Ingerina |