Saturday, June 28, 2025

Collection of facts about the First Bulgarian Empire

This post is a collection of facts about the First Bulgarian Empire. (681 - 1018 AD). There are 9 facts listed below.

  • Founded by Asparuh and Bulgars
  • Based in southeast Europe around Danube River
  • Recognized by Byzantine Empire after defeating Slavic tribes
  • Fought Pechenegs, Cumans and Magyars
  • Byzantine-Bulgarian wars (680 - 1355 AD)
  • Failed siege of Constantinople (923 - 924 AD)
  • Adopted Christianity (864 AD)
  • Invaded by Kievan Rus (967 - 969 AD)
  • Annexed by Byzantine Empire (1018 AD)

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