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1261 in Roman Empire

Explore 4 historical events and records for Roman Empire in 1261.

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Historical records for Roman Empire in 1261

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1261

Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Genoese

Michael VIII Palaeologus · Warfare / Latin War

Michael VIII Palaeologus signs an alliance with the Genoese who provide naval support

1261

Alliance Michael VIII Palaeologus and Genoese

Michael VIII Palaeologus · Warfare / Roman Empire-Latin War

Michael VIII Palaeologus signs an alliance with the Genoese who provide naval support

1261

Siege of Constantinople

Michael VIII Palaeologus · Istanbul · Warfare / Roman Empire-Latin War

Baldwin II is driven out of Constantinople by Micharl VIII Paleaologus

1261

Succession

Michael VIII Palaeologus · House / House of Palaeologan

Succeeds as Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire

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