Michael III

Michael III

Byzantine emperor from 842 to 867, away fighting the Arabs when the Rus' fleet struck Constantinople in 860.

Person

840 CE O.S. – 867 CE O.S.

Over time

patron of
Cyril and Methodius
ruled
Byzantine Empire
succeeded
Theophilos
was succeeded by
Basil I

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q41622

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patron of:
  • Cyril and Methodiussince 863 CE O.S.

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ruled:
  • Byzantine Empire842 CE O.S. – 867 CE O.S.

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succeeded:
  • Theophilossince 842 CE O.S.

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was succeeded by:
  • Basil Isince 867 CE O.S.

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