Coronation1259
Crowned co-emperor
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Michael VIII Palaeologus Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Michael VIII Palaeologus, based on 11 World History Database records associated with Roman Empire.
11 records1259–12819 events3 places
Chronological biography
1259
Succession1259
Succeeds as Emperor
1261
Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Genoese1261
Michael VIII Palaeologus signs an alliance with the Genoese who provide naval support
Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Genoese1261
Michael VIII Palaeologus signs an alliance with the Genoese who provide naval support
Siege of Constantinople1261
Baldwin II is driven out of Constantinople by Micharl VIII Paleaologus
Succession1261
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire
1274
Council of Lyons1274
The Greek church submits to the Roman church
Council of Lyons, 2nd7 May 1274
The Greek church submits to the Roman church
1281
Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Pedro of Aragon1281
Michael VIII Palaeologus makes an alliance with Pedro of Aragon
Battle of Berat1281
Michael VIII Palaeologus defeats an army of Charles of Anjou
Excommunication1281
Michael VIII Palaeologus is excommunicated by Pope Martin V
Titles and roles
Emperor
Record provenance
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