Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West
M, (1 September 866 - 12 May 912)
| Father-Biological* | Michael III the Drunkard ~ Emperor of the West b. 840, d. 24 Sep 867 |
| Mother-Biological* | Eudokia Ingerina b. c 840, d. bt 882 - 883 |
- Family Lines
- Roy Line
Boudreau Line
Last Edited=30 May 2023
Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West was born on 1 September 866.1 He was the son of Michael III the Drunkard ~ Emperor of the West and Eudokia Ingerina. Leo was crowned the Emperor of the East (Basilius) in 886.1
Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West married Zoe Tzautzina, daughter of Stylianos Tzautzes, in 898.1 Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West died on 12 May 912 at age 45.1
Compeller's Notes:
Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West married Zoe Tzautzina, daughter of Stylianos Tzautzes, in 898.1 Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West died on 12 May 912 at age 45.1
Compeller's Notes:
Leo VI's perantage has been in doubt. The weight of evidence leans towards Michael III, which I have accepted.
Child of Leo VI the Philosopher ~ Emperor of the West and Zoe Tzautzina
- Anna of Byzantium+ (889 - 962)
Citations
- Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa, Fourth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.