# Basil II - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/basil-ii
Reign: 976 – 1025 CE
Dynasty: Macedonians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basil_II

Long-reigning conqueror of Bulgaria.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [John I Tzimiskes](https://roman-history.com/rulers/john-i-tzimiskes)
- Succeeded by: [Constantine VIII](https://roman-history.com/rulers/constantine-viii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1018 - [Bulgaria Conquered](https://roman-history.com/timeline/1018-bulgaria-conquered)