Leo IV

Also found in: Wikipedia

0.02 sec.

Leo IV, Byzantine emperor

Leo IV (Leo the Khazar), d. 780, Byzantine emperor (775–80), son and successor of Constantine V. He owed his nickname to his mother, a Khazar princess. Leo tempered the iconoclastic excesses of his father's reign. On his death his Athenian wife, Irene, became regent for their son, Constantine VI.

How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Email
Feedback

? Mentioned in

List of Rulers of the Byzantine Empire

Encyclopedia browser

? Full browser

Leo Africanus
Leo I
Leo I system
Leo I, Saint
Leo II system
Leo III
Leo III, Saint
Leo IV
Leo IV, Saint
Leo IX, Saint
Leo Minor
Leo V
Leo VI
Leo X
Leo XIII

Encyclopedia

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup \| Partner with us

All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.