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Hadrian was known as a level headed and successful emperor, if not a bit reserved. He was very interested in Greek culture to the point that, when he was a young boy, he was called “Graeculus,” or Greekling, by his teachers. This interest in Greek…

Constantine VII took the throne at a young age of seven. He spent many years under regency until he was ultimately able to secure his sole place as emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 945 CE. He declared his son, Romanus II, co-emperor soon after.…