In what year did John I Tzimiskes become emperor?
965
967
969
971
Answer
The year 969 marked the ascension of John I Tzimiskes to the Byzantine throne, succeeding the reign of Nikephoros II Phokas. Tzimiskes, a distinguished general and nephew of Nikephoros, rose to power through a palace coup and became the new emperor. His rule was characterized by military triumphs, particularly the recapture of Antioch from the Arabs and the expansion of Byzantine territories in the East.
Conqueror of Hearts and Empires: Unraveling the Legacy of John I Tzimiskes
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