Stephen Lekapenos or Lecapenus was the second son of the Byzantine emperor Romanos I Lekapenos, and co-emperor from 924 to 945. With his younger brother Constantine, he deposed Romanos I in December 944, but they were overthrown and exiled a few weeks later by their brother in law, the legitimate emperor Constantine VII. Stephen lived out his life in exile on the island of Lesbos, where he died on Easter 963.
Stephen Lekapenos, co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire
Stephen Lekapenos, co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire
On April 18, in the year 963, Stephen Lekapenos, co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire. This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of April 18, one of 277 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on April 18, 963 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 28 May 2025.
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