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title: Khan Krum of the Bulgars
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8054/khan-krum-of-the-bulgars/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Khan Krum of the Bulgars
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/8054.jpg)
## Image Caption
A 15th century CE manuscript illustration depicting the Bulgar Khan Krum (r. c. 802-814 CE) about to receive a drinking cup made from the skull of the [Byzantine emperor](https://www.worldhistory.org/Byzantine_Emperor/) [Nikephoros I](https://www.worldhistory.org/Nikephoros_I/) (r. 802-811 CE) whose army he had defeated in July 811 CE.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2018, February 01). Khan Krum of the Bulgars. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Khan Krum of the Bulgars." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 01, 2018. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Khan Krum of the Bulgars." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Feb 2018, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Krum1.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Krum1.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 01 February 2018. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.