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Nikephoros II Phokas (Greek: Νικηφόρος Φωκᾶς, Nikēphóros Phōkãs; c. 912 – 11 December 969), Latinized Nicephorus II Phocas, was Byzantine emperor from 963 to 969. His career, not uniformly successful in matters of statecraft or of war, nonetheless greatly contributed to the resurgence of the Byzantine Empire ...
Jul 6, 2018 · Nikephoros II Phokas was Byzantine emperor from 963 to 969 CE. Known as “White Death of the Saracens,” Nikephoros was a fearsome commander who conquered Crete, Cilicia, and much of Syria...
Nicephorus II Phocas (born 912, Cappadocia—died Dec. 10/11, 969, Constantinople) was a Byzantine emperor (963–969), whose military achievements against the Muslim Arabs contributed to the resurgence of Byzantine power in the 10th century.
- Hélène Ahrweiler
Feb 18, 2024 · Nikephoros II Phokas (c. 912 – 11 December 969), nicknamed the “White Death of the Saracens,” stands as a towering figure in Byzantine history. Renowned for his military prowess and pivotal role in restoring Byzantine power, his reign (963-969) marked a turning point in the empire’s struggle against its Muslim neighbors.
Feb 13, 2011 · Nicephorus II Phocas, (Greek: Νικηφόρος Β΄ Φωκᾶς, Nikēphoros II Phōkas), was the emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire from 963 to 969.
Dec 7, 2019 · A volume of annotated translations of five texts related to the life and death of Nikephoros II Phokas, a controversial Byzantine emperor. The texts include chronicles, a poem, and a liturgical office, offering different perspectives on his military achievements, piety, and fate.
Jun 27, 2024 · Summary. [Nikephoros] despatched the synkellos, a Stoudite monk named Anthony, to expel Theophano from the palace and sent her to the Petrion palace.
