Description: (Emperor)
Nikephoros I started as genikos logothetēs under Empress Irene before seizing power to become Byzantine emperor. He was recognized for his previous positions as "the Logothete" and "Genikos." During his rule, he conducted military expeditions against the Arabs and Bulgarians, achieving varying degrees of success. His reign came to a tragic conclusion with his demise at the Battle of Pliska while leading an invasion into Bulgaria.