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Michael VIII Palaiologos

founder of the Palaiologan dynasty (1224–1282) ^[1]

Born

1224

Died

11 Dec 1282

Nationality

Documented descendants

6711

Titles & positions

former Byzantine emperor (15 Aug 1261 – 11 Dec 1282) ^[1]

House

Palaiologos ^[1]

Religion

Eastern Orthodoxy ^[1]

Sources

Wikidata Q200033 (retrieved 1 Nov 2026)

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