I think a Ruthenian/Rus Princess would be good enough for Basil II.
Such as?
Vladimir's children are his nephews and nieces, or of questionable legitimacy (to Christian eyes).
I think a Ruthenian/Rus Princess would be good enough for Basil II.
Such as?
Vladimir's children are his nephews and nieces, or of questionable legitimacy (to Christian eyes).
Ill help you out since im good at Byzantine history and also for marraige why dont you try Nikephros Ouranos one of Basil's closest and most trusted generals. Have his daughter marry basil' would that work? Plus unlike ievian royalty Nikephros would be a much better deal considering he was one of the best generals basil had plus he is a byzantine noble in favour with Basil II plus we dont know much about his family so we can say he had a daughter and it works out quite well.
FB,don't forget that Basil is also royalty and he should always have the welfare of the state in mind.I would rather he wedded a Kiev princes and gradually attach and later incorporate the principality into the Empire.
Would it be pratical to try and merge the Kievans and Byzantines?
Given how big Russia even in this period is? Not really.
Better Basil has a wife from one of his generals. Or from an aristrotic family.
Well, if you can find a legitimate Rus princess (not sure who that would be - as stated Vladimir's kids are either illegitimate or Basil's nieces), that might not be bad.
Isn't there a chance of Basil inheriting Kievan lands? Or am i incorrect?
Would it be pratical to try and merge the Kievans and Byzantines?
With common religion and greek cultural influence why not? after one or two generations it is probable;it would be better not to forget that Ucranians are
not Russians...
But such a large area, maybe an alliance would be best.