Nikephoros II was known as the "pale death of the"?
Persians
Romans
Vikings
Saracens
Answer
**Saracens**, the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros II earned the moniker _"pale death"_ due to his relentless military campaigns and decisive victories against the Saracen forces during the late 10th century. His strategic prowess and battlefield successes led to the expansion of Byzantine territories and a considerable weakening of the Saracen power in the region.
The Imperial Odyssey: Testing Your Knowledge of Nikephoros II Phokas, the Byzantine Emperor
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