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Name: Michael VI Brief biography: Byzantine Emperor 1056-1057. Nationality: Byzantine Occupation: Emperor Period of rule: 1056-1057 |
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Michael was nominated as Theodora's successor by the empress before her death in 1056. Michael was opposed by many of the military class, however, and was deposed by Isaac I Komnenos in 1057. Michael abdicated, became a monk and died later on. |
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| Histamenon Nomisma Michael VI; Constantinople BIRBI-B5363 | |
| Tetarteron Michael VI; Constantinople BIRBI-B5364 | |
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