About Michael Palaiologos
Lived 1351 – 1376 (aged 24–25). Michael Palaiologos was a Byzantine military personnel.
Michael Palaiologos (; died 1376/77) was a son of Byzantine emperor John V Palaiologos. Michael was the governor of Mesembria and claimant of the Empire of Trebizond.
Life Little is known of Michael's life. He was born sometime after 1351, as the third or fourth son of John V and his wife, Helena Kantakouzene. He was married to a Bulgarian princess, daughter of Dobrotitsa, and was raised to the rank of Despot at an unknown date.
In 1366, Michael accompanied his father to his visit to Buda, the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, where he sought aid against the Ottoman Turks. He was murdered in 1376/7 by his brother-in-law, Terter.
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Who was Michael Palaiologos?
son of Byzantine emperor John V Palaiologos
When was Michael Palaiologos born?
Michael Palaiologos was born in 1351.
When did Michael Palaiologos die?
Michael Palaiologos died in 1376.
What was Michael Palaiologos's occupation?
Michael Palaiologos was a military personnel.
What nationality was Michael Palaiologos?
Michael Palaiologos was Byzantine.
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· Wikipedia: Michael Palaiologos
· DBpedia: Michael Palaiologos (son of John V)
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