Michel III (empereur byzantin)

   l'Ivrogne, the drunkard

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Personal and Family Information

Michel was born in 0840, the son of Théophilos and saint Théodora. The place is not known.

He died on 25 SEP 0867. The place is not known.

He had two marriages/partners. His first wife was Eudokia Dékapolitissa, who he married in 0855. The place has not been found. They had no known children.

His second wife was Eudokia Ingerina. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their two known children were Léon VI (0866-0912) and Stephanos (0867-0893).

Pedigree Chart (3 generations)


 

Michel III
(0840-0867)

 

Théophilos
(0813-0842)

 

Michael II
(c0770-0829)

   
 
 
     
 
 
   

Thekla
 

 

Bardanios
 

 
   

Dominika
 

 
   

saint Théodora
(c0815-0867)

 

Marianos Mamikonian
 

   
 
 
     
 
 
   

Théotiska
 

   
 
 
     
 
 

Events

EventDateDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Birth 0840
Death 25 SEP 0867
Cause: assassiné par Basil Ier

Attributes

AttributeDateDescriptionDetailsSourceMultimediaNotes
Nobility Title FROM 0842 TO 0867 empereur byzantin

Notes

Note 1

Michael's unflattering reputation in later centuries was largely a result of Basil's propaganda, which sought to justify his usurpation of power.

Sources

  1. Wikipédia Français
    Source: Wikipédia Français