Basil becomes co-emperor

Byzantine Empire Amorian dynasty

Basil victorious in a wrestling match against a Bulgarian champion (far left), from the Madrid Skylitzes manuscript. ©Image Attribution forthcoming. Image belongs to the respective owner(s).

866 May 26

İstanbul, Turkey

Basil I the Macedonian entered into the service of Theophilitzes, a relative of Emperor Michael III, and was given a fortune by the wealthy Danielis. He gained the favour of Michael III, whose mistress he married on the emperor's orders, and was proclaimed co-emperor in 866.

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