Coronation
Crowned co-emperor
Role range: 1259-1282
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Michael VIII Palaeologus Biography and Timeline
Follow Michael VIII Palaeologus through 11 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Michael VIII Palaeologus, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
11Distinct records
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1259–1281Years on this page
1259
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor
Role range: 1259-1282
1261
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire
Role range: 1259-1282
Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Genoese
Michael VIII Palaeologus signs an alliance with the Genoese who provide naval support
Role range: 1259-1282
Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Genoese
Michael VIII Palaeologus signs an alliance with the Genoese who provide naval support
Role range: 1259-1282
Siege of Constantinople
Baldwin II is driven out of Constantinople by Micharl VIII Paleaologus
Role range: 1259-1282
1274
Council of Lyons, 2nd
The Greek church submits to the Roman church
Role range: 1259-1282
Council of Lyons
The Greek church submits to the Roman church
Role range: 1259-1282
1281
Excommunication
Michael VIII Palaeologus is excommunicated by Pope Martin V
Role range: 1259-1282
Battle of Berat
Michael VIII Palaeologus defeats an army of Charles of Anjou
Role range: 1259-1282
Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Pedro of Aragon
Michael VIII Palaeologus makes an alliance with Pedro of Aragon
Role range: 1259-1282
Records, sources and methodology
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