John VIII Palaiologos, byzantine emperor

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John VIII Palaiologos

Latin: Ioannes Palaiologos, Greek, Ancient: Ίωάννης Παλαιολόγος
Also Known As: "Paleologos"
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Birthplace: Constantinople, Turkey
Death: October 31, 1448 (55)
Constantinople, Turkey
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Son of Manuel II Palaiologos, byzantine emperor and Helena Palaiologos, saint Hypomone
Husband of Anna of Moscow and Princess Maria Palaiologos
Ex-husband of Sophia of Montferrat
Brother of Prince Konstantinos Palaiologos; Theodore II Palaiologos; Prince Andronikos Palaiologos, Despot of Thessalonica; Constantine XI Palaiologos, last byzantine emperor; Michael Palaiologos and 3 others
Half brother of Gidos Palaiologos and Isabella Doria

Occupation: Byzantine Emperor
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About John VIII Palaiologos, byzantine emperor

John VIII Palaiologos or Palaeologus (Greek: Ἰωάννης Παλαιολόγος, romanized: Iōánnēs Palaiológos; 18 December 1392 – 31 October 1448) was the penultimate Byzantine emperor. Ruling from 1425 to 1448, he attempted to bring about the reunification of the Orthodox and Catholic churches and prioritized the protection of Constantinople against the Ottoman Empire. He was succeeded by his brother, Constantine XI. .. ...


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John VIII Palaiologos, byzantine emperor's Timeline

1392
December 18, 1392
Constantinople, Turkey
1448
October 31, 1448
Age 55
Constantinople, Turkey
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