The “king of Francia” in De cerimoniis II, 48
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Abstract In what is known as the List of addresses to foreign rulers De cerimoniis aulae Byzantinae (II, 48) by Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus (913-959), there an address a ruler called “king Francia”. This paper devoted attempt find answer question who this Francia” might have been. Judging from fact that in both Roman emperors and it concerns are given very exalted epithets, designates was, for various reasons, considered imperial chancery more distinguished important than other Western Europe. Current opinion holds was Otto I reflects then prevailing view Constantinople most serious candidate crown Empire. According research Zuckerman, addresses, along with “diplomatic chapters” Book Ceremonies, composed 946. September 944 marriage concluded between Romanus II, son Porphyrogenitus, Bertha, natural daughter Hugh, king Italy. Describing event, contemporary Byzantine writers refer Hugh examines possibility linking one on basis information concerning King another work emperor - administrando imperio.
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