second quarter of 10th c.: Birth of Bardas Phokas.
968/969: Bardas Phokas is proclaimed patrikios and is appointed doux of Chaldia and Colonea.
late 969/ early 970: Bardas Phokas is removed and exiled by John I Tzimiskes to Amaseia, Pontos.
early autumn 970: Bardas Phokas escapes from Amaseia and revolts in Caesarea, Cappadocia.
late autumn 970: Bardas Phokas surrenders to Bardas Skleros. The rebellion is suppressed.
late 970: Bardas Phokas is exiled to Chios, where he becomes a monk.
spring 978: Bardas Phokas is recalled from exile by Basil Lekapenos, who appoints him domestikos ton scholon of the East and awards him the title of magistros.
June 19, 978: Bardas Phokas is defeated by the revolted Bardas Skleros at Pankalia.
autumn 978: Bardas Phokas is again defeated by Bardas Skleros at Basilica Therma.
March 24, 979: Bardas Phokas defeats Bardas Skleros and suppresses his rebellion.
986: Bardas Phokas is reduced to doux of Antioch by Emperor Basil II.
spring 987: Bardas Phokas is recalled to the office of domestikos ton scholon of the East.
August 15, 987: Bardas Phokas revolts against Basil II in the theme of Charsianon.
987‑989: Bardas Phokas takes control over a considerable part of Asia Minor.
April 13, 989: Bardas Phokas dies during the battle against the imperial troops in Abydos.