Boris I of Bulgaria
Boris inherited a large territory that was home to both Bulgars and Slavs, and the introduction of Christianity into his kingdom helped unite the disparate groups with a single religion. His long reign also witnessed the advent of Slavonic literature and the establishment of the first centers of Slav-Bulgarian education. Boris' actions would be instrumental in uniting the Bulgarian ethnic community. He was canonized by the Orthodox Church.
Important Dates
Died: May 2, 907
On the Web
Biographical
The Baptizer
Brief examination of the significance of Boris' reign, at Wonderland Bulgaria.Rulers of Bulgaria: Boris I
Concise bio at Bulgaria.com extracted from Rulers of Bulgaria by Milcho Lalkov.
Background
Catholic Encyclopedia: Bulgaria
General overview by Joseph Lins includes information on the Christianizing of the Bulgars.
Primary Sources
The Responses of Pope Nicholas I to the Questions of the Bulgars
Translation of the letter is preceded by some elucidating info by Paul Halsall at his Medieval Sourcebook.
In Print
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Patriarch and the Prince: The Letter of Patriarch Photios on Constantinople to Khan Boris of Bulgaria
by Despina Stratoudaki White
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