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Joint rule with Constantine VII (his father), 6 April 945 - 9 November 959 A.D. Sole rule, 9 November 959 A.D. - April 960 Joint rule with Basil II (his son), April 960 - April 961 A.D. Joint rule with Basil II and Constantine VIII (his sons), April 961 - 15 March 963 A.D.
Romanus II ruled alone for only three years. He was an ineffectual ruler, dominated by his beautiful wife Theophano. During his rule his general, and the future emperor, Nicephorus Phocas, reconquered Crete and captured Aleppo in Syria.