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Nikephoros Phokas the Elder

Emperor of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire

b. 830 CE – d. 900 CE World The Great Crossroads

Nikephoros Phokas the Elder (c. 830 – c. 896/900) wis one of the most prominent Byzantine generals of the late 9th century, and the first important member of the Phokas family.

He has a distinguished military career in southern Italy, and is successful against the Arabs and the Bulgarians as well.

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Moran, J. (2017). Nikephoros Phokas the Elder. History Atlas. Retrieved 1 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/nikephoros-phokas-the-elder/

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