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Palaeologus

Proper noun

Meaning

Palaeologus

The last dynasty ruling the Byzantine Empire.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

G. Dennis, The Letters of Manuel II Palaeologus (Washington DC, 1977) Letter 38. In 1406, English pirates captured the future James I of Scotland off the coast of Flamborough Head as he was going to France. Source: Internet

J.J.Norwich (1996) Byzantium: the Decline and Fall, Penguin, London p.320 This military situation remained unresolved, in part because of the eruption of hostilities between John VI and his co-emperor and son-in-law John V Palaeologus. Source: Internet

Halil married Irene, who was a daughter of John V Palaeologus and Helena Kantakouzene. Source: Internet

Further reading *Manuel II Palaeologus Funeral Oration on His Brother Theodore. Source: Internet

Ghibelline revolts broke out across the north of Italy, and increasingly occupied the attention of Charles, even as Michael Palaeologus was negotiating a union of churches with the Pope. Source: Internet

The Greek commander Michael Palaeologus alienated some of his allies by his arrogance, and this stalled the campaign as rebel Count Robert of Loritello refused to speak to him. Source: Internet

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