КРУНИСУВАЊЕТО НА САМУИЛ ЗА ЦАР И МИТОТ ЗА ЦАРОТ ЕВНУХ
THE CROWNING OF SAMUIL THE KING AND THE MYTH OF KING EVNUCH

Summary/Abstract: The focus of this article is on the chronology and the manner of crowning of Tsar Samuel, as well as its impact on the terminology in contemporary sources on the rebels of the Cometopuli revolt and Samuel’s state. The text considers the various theories and the arguments in their favor. Тhe main topics of discussion are the theories about the rule of the eunuch Roman and the interpretation of Tsar Samuel’s Inscription, as well as certain contradictions in the sources concerning the matter. The current theory is that Samuel was crowned between 986 and 989, after Veliki Preslav had been taken and Aaron assassinated.

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