In 780 six weeks after the young Constantine's VI accession, his uncle the Caesar Nicephorus became the focus for revolt, when a conspiracy of powerful figures, including an ex-general of the Armeniac theme, a captain of the imperial guard, and a top-ranking political adviser, rose up against the government of Empress Irene. These were arrested soon and scourged, tonsured (ie, forcibly made monks) and banished and their positions taken by loyal supporters of Irene. Nicephorus and his four brothers were ordained as priests, a status which disqualified them from ruling...
WI Nikephorus's rebellion was succesfull and Irene was deposed sent to a convent while Nikephorus succeeds as Regent (and maybe co-Emperor) for Constantine VI? Do u think that this butterflies away Charlemagne being crowned Emperor???
How is this altering History? Any thoughts?