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(Emperor) Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, the fourth Byzantine emperor of the Macedonian dynasty, was known for his significant contributions to agronomy and for compiling important works such as Geoponika. Notable among his writings are De Administrando Imperio, De Ceremoniis, De Thematibus, and possibly Vita Basilii. The epithet porphyrogenitus highlighted his legitimate status as the son of a reigning emperor, securing his position in the line of succession.
