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Historical Account of Basil II 'the Bulgar-Slayer' and the Battle of Kleidion

This article recounts the history behind the epithet 'Bulgar-Slayer' given to Basil II, linking it to the Battle of Kleidion on July 29, 1014, and the legend of 15,000 blinded soldiers.

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