Constantine VI was a Byzantine Emperor who reigned from 780 to 797 AD. He was the son of Empress Irene and became emperor at a young age after his mother's ascension to power. His reign was marked by internal strife and challenges to his authority, particularly from his mother, who initially acted as regent. In 797, Constantine VI was deposed by Irene, who sought to consolidate her power. He was captured and blinded, which effectively ended his reign and led to his disappearance from history. His rule is often noted for the tensions between imperial authority and the influence of powerful women in Byzantine politics.