blinded by his mother, [198]

Constantine VII. (Porphyrogenitus), reign of, [216], [217];

literary works of, [220], [221]

Constantine VIII., reign of, [245]

Constantine IX. (Monomachus), reign of, [247]

Constantine X. (Ducas), reign of, [250], [251]

Constantine XI. (Paleologus), accession of, [343];

attacked by the Turks, [344];