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Alexius II Comnenus Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexius II Comnenus through 6 dated historical records for Roman Empire.

Alexius II Comnenus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1167–1183Years on this page

1167

Birth of Alexius II Comnenus

Emperor · House / House of Comnenian

Birth of Alexius II Comnenus, son of Manuel I

Role range: 1180-1183

1178

Marriage

Emperor · House / House of Comnenian

Marries Agnes, daughter of Louis VII

Role range: 1180-1183

1180

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Comnenian

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

Role range: 1180-1183

1182

Siege of Constantinople

Emperor · Istanbul · Warfare / Civil War

Andronicus besieges Constantinople & forces Alexius to sign his mothers death warrant

Role range: 1180-1183

1183

Assassination of Alexius II Comnenus

Emperor · House / House of Comnenian

Assassination of Alexius II Comnenus, by Andronicus

Role range: 1180-1183

Death of Alexius II Comnenus

Emperor · House / House of Comnenian

Death of Alexius II Comnenus, assassinated

Role range: 1180-1183

Records, sources and methodology

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