If you have made taxable gifts during your life, the amount of yourpersonal exemption will be reduced by the amount of those taxable gifts. The marital deduction. All property left to a surviving spouse passes free of estate tax.
Basil II was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 976 to 1025. He has been described as hero-monster because he was a powerful and successful ruler, but also one of the most cruel, ruthless and merciless rulers in history. He ruined the lives of all of those who challenged his rule.
The Emperor of Rome was already the most powerful man on earth, but this wasnt enough. Augustus wanted a piece of heaven too: he was determined that his people would see him as their supreme spiritual leader. Roman religion had many gods and spirits and Augustus was keen to join their number as a god himself.