Nikephoros | |
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Emperor of the Romans | |
Byzantine co-emperor | |
Reign | June 741/2–2 November 743 |
Predecessor | Constantine V |
Successor | Constantine V |
Father | Artabasdos |
Nikephoros (Greek: Νικηφόρος) was junior Byzantine Emperor from 741 to 743. He was crowned after his father, Artabasdos (r. 741–743) usurped Emperor Constantine V (r. 741–775). Constantine seized power again on 2 November 743, and Nikephoros, Artabasdos, and Niketas were blinded and confined in the Chora Church.