Greetings all,
On this day Byzantium Novum commemorates the crowning of Emperor
Basil II by his father Emperor Romanos II on April 22nd in 960 AD:
He was a 2 year old at the time, but obviously a tough one! Basil II went on to reign as sole emperor for almost 50 years. In
addition to his famous military exploits he was also known as a
competent administrator and it was under his reign the Varangian Guard
was formed.
There should be cake!
-Marcus Cassius Julianus
www.byzantiumnovum.org
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