Coup
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
Historical events in 1074
15 historical records
March 10745 historical events
Siege of Constantinople
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
Abdication
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
Abdication
Retires to the monastery of Stoudios
Coup
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
Death of Sweyn II
Sweyn II dies after a reign marked by war with Norway and attempted intervention in England.
Invasion of England
Sweyn II plans another intervention in England in 1074 or 1075, but the attempt fails to develop into a successful invasion.
Arrest of Edgar the Atheling
Captured at York & kept at the court of Normandy, making peace with the Normans
Restoration
Restored to the Duchy
Coup
Nikephoros Bryennios and Nikephoros Botaneiates, simultaneously revolt in the Balkans and Anatolia, respectively
Coup
Nikephoros Bryennios and Nikephoros Botaneiates, simultaneously revolt in the Balkans and Anatolia, respectively
Coup
Nikephoros Bryennios and Nikephoros Botaneiates, simultaneously revolt in the Balkans and Anatolia, respectively
Rule of Asia Minor
John Doukas is forced to stand as pretender to the throne & Michael VIIs Government recognizes the conquests of the Seljuk Turks in Asia Minor
Assassination of Sancho IV
Becomes King after the assassination of his cousin, Sancho IV
Succession
Succeeds as King of Navarre