Region: Southern Europe · Coordinates: 44.119, 27.260 · 4 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| AD 972 | Leo the Deacon, History | On the plain before Dorostolon the imperial army and the Rus' clash; the Rus' are pushed back and driven inside the walls. Before that, Sphendosthlavos had executed 300 Mysian nobles. |
| AD 972 | Leo the Deacon, History | Magistros John Kourkouas, while overseeing the artillery, falls from his horse drunk, is captured by the Rus' and is hacked to death; his head is stuck on a spear. |
| AD 972 | Leo the Deacon, History | The final battle with the Rus' (July): Anemas is killed in front of Sphendosthlavos when his horse is stabbed; as night falls the Rus' scatter and think of peace overnight. |
| AD 972 | Leo the Deacon, History | Peace: the Rus' hand over Dorostolon, return prisoners and leave Mysia to go home; the emperor provides provisions and guarantees their passage home. Sphendosthlavos then meets the emperor from a boat on the riverbank. |