Constantine VII

Constantine VII Porphyrogenitos ("the Purple-born") (905 – November 9, 959) was the son of Byzantine emperor Leo VI and nephew of Alexander III famous for his two descriptive books, De Administrando Imperio and De Ceremoniis.

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Porphyrogenitos - 905 - November 9 - 959 - Byzantine emperor - Leo VI - Alexander III - De Administrando Imperio - De Ceremoniis

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His nickname alludes to the Purple Room of the imperial palace, where legitimate children of the emperors were normally born. Constantine was also born in this room, although his mother Zoe had not been married to Leo at that time. Nevertheless, the epithet allowed him to underline his position as the legitimized son, as opposed to all others who claimed the throne during his lifetime.

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