# Nikephoros II Phokas - Eastern Roman Emperor

URL: https://roman-history.com/rulers/nikephoros-ii-phokas
Reign: 963 – 969 CE
Dynasty: Macedonians
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikephoros_II_Phokas

Soldier-emperor who expanded eastern frontiers.

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