Romanus III

Lived from 968 CE to April 1034 CE

Romanos III Argyros was Byzantine Emperor from 15 November 1028 until his death in 1034. Romanos has been recorded as a well-meaning but ineffective emperor. He disorganised the tax system and undermined the military, personally leading a disastrous military expedition against Aleppo. He fell out with his wife and foiled several attempts on his throne, including two which revolved around his sister-in-law Theodora.

Subject ID: 123383

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Lived from 968 CE to April 1034 CE

Romanos III Argyros was Byzantine Emperor from 15 November 1028 until his death in 1034. Romanos has been recorded as a well-meaning but ineffective emperor. He disorganised the tax system and undermined the military, personally leading a disastrous military expedition against Aleppo. He fell out with his wife and foiled several attempts on his throne, including two which revolved around his sister-in-law Theodora.

Subject ID: 123383

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