Basil I
Byzantine emperor from 867 to 886
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Summary
Basil I was born on January 1, 811[1], in Edirne[2]. He died on August 29, 886[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a sovereign[5]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,285 views/month, #6,629 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Eudokia Ingerina[7], Maria Maniakes[8]
- Child: Leo VI the Wise[9], Stephen I of Constantinople[10], Constantine[11], Alexander[12]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[13]
- Position held: Byzantine emperor[14], parakoimomenos[15]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family: Macedonian dynasty[18]
- Noble title: Byzantine emperor[19]
- Commons category: Basileios I[20]
- Unmarried partner: Thekla[21]
- Cause of death: hunting accident[22], fever[23]
- Given name: Vassilios[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Basileios I[25]
- Manner of death: accidental death[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], BEIC Digital Library[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], New International Encyclopedia[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[34]
- Name in native language: Βασίλειος Α΄ο Μακεδών[35], Բարսեղ Ա Մակեդոնացի[36]
- Sibling: Bardas[37]
Why It Matters
Basil I has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Basil I born?
Basil I's place of birth was Edirne[2].
Where did Basil I die?
Basil I died in Constantinople[4].
Who was Basil I married to?
Basil I's spouses include Eudokia Ingerina[7] and Maria Maniakes[8].
What did Basil I do for work?
Basil I worked as a sovereign[5].