# Basil I - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/basil-i
Reign: 867 – 886 CE
Dynasty: Macedonians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_I

Founder of the Macedonian dynasty.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Michael III](https://roman-history.com/rulers/michael-iii)
- Succeeded by: [Leo VI](https://roman-history.com/rulers/leo-vi)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 867 - [Macedonian Dynasty Begins](https://roman-history.com/timeline/867-macedonian-dynasty-begins)