Romanos II
10th century Byzantine Emperor
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Updated 2026-05-29
Romanos II ruled Byzantium for just four years before his sudden death at 25 sparked speculation that's lasted over a millennium. His widow Theophano became the power behind the throne, eventually steering their sons—including the future military legend Basil II—toward the top.
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Romanos II was Byzantine Emperor from 959 to 963. He succeeded his father Constantine VII at the age of twenty-one and died suddenly and mysteriously four years later. His wife Theophano helped their sons Basil II and Constantine VIII ultimately succeed him in 976.
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