Which emperor is known as the "Bulgar Slayer"?
Basil II
Constantine VII
Michael VIII
Alexios I Komnenos
Answer
Emperor Basil II, also known as the "Bulgar Slayer," was a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 976 to 1025. He is best known for his military campaigns against the Bulgarians, which led to the annexation of Bulgaria and the expansion of the Byzantine Empire.
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