Basilius

Basilius' son and successor, Leo the Philosopher—a title cheaply purchased in those times—excelled his father in intolerance.

Basilius, emperor, arranges disputations between Jews and Christians, 175 f.

King Basilius drinks a soporific draught; he is given up as dead.

The messenger was sent by King Basilius, who was sorely pressed by his arch-enemy Amphialus.

On their way to church they passed Basilius, who had fallen on his sword, and all thought he was at the point of death.