What was Nikephoros II's nickname?
Golden hand
Bronze foot
Silent mouth
Pale death
Answer
**Pale Death**, the chilling moniker bestowed upon Nikephoros II, Byzantine emperor from 963 to 969, perfectly encapsulates his relentless military prowess. Commanding the Byzantine armies, he launched successful campaigns that pushed back against Arab incursions and expanded the empire's territories. His unwavering pursuit of victory and reputation for mercilessness towards his enemies earned him this formidable epithet.
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