Abdication
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
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1074 in Roman Empire
Explore 9 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 1074.
Historical records for Roman Empire in 1074
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March
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
Coup
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
Siege of Constantinople
Nikephoros Botaneiates gained the support of the Seljuk Turks reaches Constantinople, Michael VII resigns the throne with hardly a struggle
Other events (month unknown)
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
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