Bridging Two Worlds: Royal Blood in a Eunuch’s Body
His dual status as both royal blood and eunuch helped him build power. He could claim imperial authority while working within the eunuch system that ran the Byzantine court. He grew incredibly rich, supported artists, and created a famous legal encyclopedia. Eventually he tried undermining Emperor Basil II once the boy grew up. The emperor, later known as “Bulgar-Slayer,” outmaneuvered his uncle and forced him into exile in 985 CE.
