kids encyclopedia robot

Image: Skylitzes.George I of Georgia (Basil II vs Georgians-2)

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Skylitzes.George_I_of_Georgia_(Basil_II_vs_Georgians-2).jpg(380 × 506 pixels, file size: 39 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)

Description: A miniature depicting the defeat of the Georgian king George I ("Georgios of Abasgia") by the Byzantine emperor Basil. Skylitzes Matritensis, fol. 195v. George is shown as fleeing on horseback on the right and Basil holding a shield and lance on the left.
Title: Skylitzes.George I of Georgia (Basil II vs Georgians-2)
Credit: Skylitzes._Basil_II_vs_Georgians.jpg
Author: Skylitzes._Basil_II_vs_Georgians.jpg: unknown derivative work: Kober (talk)
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
Attribution Required?: No

The following page links to this image:

kids search engine