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Joseph Bringas

Byzantine admiral

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Joseph Bringas was an important Byzantine eunuch official in the reigns of Emperor Constantine VII and Emperor Romanos II, serving as chief minister and effective regent during the latter. Having unsuccessfully opposed the rise of Nikephoros Phokas to the imperial throne in 963, he was exiled to a monastery, where he died in 965.

Quick facts

Place of birth
Paphlagonia wd
Died
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Citizenship
Byzantine Empire wd
Occupation
civil servant, military personnel, eunuch wd

Positions held wd

  • regent

Questions

What positions has Joseph Bringas held?
Positions held by Joseph Bringas include: regent.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Joseph Bringas · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2704821 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 12 November 2026

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"Joseph Bringas". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/joseph-bringas. Retrieved 12 November 2026.

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