Constantine VIII Macedonian Dynasty Born: 960 Died: 15 November 1028 Regnal titles Preceded by Basil II Byzantine Emperor 962–1028 with Romanos II (962–963) with Nikephoros II Phokas (963–969) with John I Tzimiskes (969–976) with Basil II (962–1025) Succeeded by Zoe and Romanos III