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John Lascaris

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betrayal by Michael VIII Palaeologus

  • In Michael VIII Palaeologus: Early years

    …regent for Theodore’s six-year-old son, John Lascaris. Gradually usurping more and more authority, Michael seized the throne and early in 1259 was crowned emperor after shunting aside and blinding the rightful heir, his charge, John. Faced with rebellion by Lascarid supporters in Asia Minor, Michael succeeded, in the eyes of…

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