Nikephoros II Phokas was associated with which dynasty?
Macedonian
Phokas
Komnenos
Palaiologos
Answer
Nikephoros II Phokas, known as “the Pale Death of the Saracens”, led the Phokas dynasty, a prominent Armenian family known for military leadership and emperors in the Byzantine Empire during the 10th century. Nikephoros himself rose to prominence through his military victories against the Arabs, solidifying his power and eventually ascending to the throne in 963 where he continued his campaigns securing the empire
The Imperial Odyssey: Testing Your Knowledge of Nikephoros II Phokas, the Byzantine Emperor
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