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Andronikos Komnenos ( Greek: Ἀνδρόνικος Κομνηνός) ( c. 1108 – 1142), Latinized as Andronicus Comnenus, was a Byzantine prince of the Komnenian dynasty . Biography. Andronikos Komnenos was born in c. 1108/9, as the third child and second son of the Byzantine Emperor John II Komnenos and his Hungarian wife, Piroska (Irene). [1] .
Andronikos I Komnenos (Greek: Ἀνδρόνικος Κομνηνός; c. 1117 – 12 September 1185), Latinized as Andronicus I Comnenus, was Byzantine emperor from 1183 to 1185. He was the son of Isaac Komnenos and the grandson of the emperor Alexios I.
While the earlier 90-page paper investigated the image and legend of Andronikos Komnenos in Latin sources, the present much shorter article focuses exclusively on the accusations of tyranny against the Byzantine ruler found not only in Latin but also in Greek historiography.
Jan 29, 2018 · John II Komnenos “the Handsome” was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 1118 CE to 1143 CE. John, almost constantly on campaign throughout his reign, would continue the military successes of his father Alexios I with significant victories in the Balkans, Armenia, and Asia Minor.
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Resources. Online Exhibits. God’s Regents on Earth: A Thousand Years of Byzantine Imperial Seals. Rulers of Byzantium. John II Komnenos (1118–1143) Despite opposition from his mother and sister in favor of his brother-in-law Nikephoros Bryennios, John succeeded his father in 1118.
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Overview. Andronikos I Komnenos. (1183—1185) Quick Reference. Emperor (1183–85); born ca.1118–20, died Constantinople Sept. 1185. Son of Isaac the brother of John II, Andronikos was nurtured with the future Manuel I, who remained personally partial to him. ... From: Andronikos I Komnenos in The Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium »
