About John XIII of Constantinople
Born 1260. John XIII of Constantinople was a Byzantine eastern Orthodox priest.
John XIII of Constantinople (; died after 1320) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1315 to 1319. Prior to becoming the patriarch, he had served in the laity and his name was Glykys Melodos; he was sometimes referred to as John Glykys. One of his students was the Byzantine astronomer and scholar Nicephorus Gregoras. John XIII resigned on 11 May 1319.
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Who was John XIII of Constantinople?
Ecumenical Patriarch in 1315–1320
When was John XIII of Constantinople born?
John XIII of Constantinople was born in 1260.
When did John XIII of Constantinople die?
John XIII of Constantinople died in Constantinople.
What was John XIII of Constantinople's occupation?
John XIII of Constantinople was an eastern Orthodox priest.
What nationality was John XIII of Constantinople?
John XIII of Constantinople was Byzantine.
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