# Constantine VII — WHE Definition Discussion

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**Created:** [December 6, 2017, 9:57am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/constantine-vii-whe-definition-discussion/2092 "2017-12-06T09:57:17Z")\
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Constantine VII was Byzantine emperor from 945 until 959 CE. Sometimes known as Constantine _Porphyrogennetos_ because of his birth in the purple chamber of the royal palace, he was served by various regents from 912 CE until reigning in his own right after a 33-year wait. Known for his prolific writing and as a sponsor of literature and the arts, the emperor's reign was a successful one and included notable victories against the Arabs in Mesopotamia.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original content at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Constantine\_VII/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Constantine_VII/)._

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**Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/constantine-vii-whe-definition-discussion/2092/2 "2026-07-28T20:22:06Z")

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