Constantine VIII Emperor and Autocrat of the Romans Basil II and Constantine VIII, holding a patriarchal cross Emperor of the Byzantine Empire Reign 962–1025[notes 1] 15 December 1025 – 11 November 1028 Predecessor Basil II Successor Romanos III Argyros Born 960 Died 11 November 1028 Spouse Helena Issue Eudokia Zoë Theodora Full name Constantine VIII Dynasty Macedonian dynasty Father Romanos II Mother Theophano