no such story by Basil II
Basil II did not succeed Justinian I. He succeeded John I Tzimiskes. Justinian I was succeeded by Justin II
Basil Hadley died in 2006.
Basil Chubb died in 2002.
Basil Montagu died in 1851.
Basil LeFlore died in 1886.
Basil Apokapes died in 1083.
Basil Milovsoroff died in 1992.
Basil Greenhill died in 2003.
Basil Onyons died in 1967.
Basil Coetzee died in 1998.
Basil Grieve died in 1917.