Children
Eudokia and Basil officially had six children:
- Symbatios, renamed Constantine (c. 865 – 3 September 879). Co-emperor to Basil from 6 January 868 to his death. According to George Alexandrovič Ostrogorsky, Constantine was betrothed to Ermengard of Provence, daughter of Louis II, Holy Roman Emperor and Engelberga in 869. The marrital contract was broken in 871 when relations between Basil and Louis broke down.
- Leo VI (19 September 866 – 11 May 912), who succeeded as emperor and may actually have been the son of Michael III.
- Stephen I (November 867 – 18 May 893), patriarch of Constantinople, who may also have been a son of Michael III.
- Alexander (c. 870 – 6 June 913), who succeeded as emperor in 912.
- Anna Porphyrogenita (d. 905/12 or after). A nun the convent of St Euphemia, Petron.
- Helena Porphyrogenita (d. 905/12 or after). A nun the convent of St Euphemia, Petron.
- Maria Porphyrogenita (d. 905/12 or after). A nun the convent of St Euphemia, Petron.
| Royal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eudokia Dekapolitissa |
Byzantine Empress consort 867–882 |
Succeeded by Theophano |
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