Michael Vii Doukas
Michael VII Doukas, Parapinace, who died in 1090 , co-emperor with his brother Andronicus and Constantine from 1067 (joined by Romanus Diogenes in 1068) and Emperor Byzantine of 24 October 1071 to 7 January 1078 , son of Constantine X and Eudoxia.
On the death of his father, his mother remarried Romanus Diogenes who is associated to the throne. After the defeat of Romanus IV at Mantzikert on 26 August 1071 and his captivity by Alp Arslan , he remains the sole ruler of the Empire.
It continues the policy of his father, but is unable to reject the forces that invaded the Byzantine territories and control the internal rebellions. His reign was marked by disturbances caused from the outside, the Church of Rome, the Pechenegs and Magyars.
His fiscal policy is disastrous runaway inflation led to the downfall of the currency, to the point that Michael is nicknamed Parapinace (a quarter).
The Normans invaded southern Italy come near Constantinople. He enlists the help of Seljuks of Anatolia.
He was overthrown by Nicephorus Botaniates in 1078 and finds himself trapped in the monastery of the Studium. His wife Mary of Alania is forced to marry Nikephoros III. He later became the reign of Alexius I , bishop until his death.
De Maria of Alania , has a son Constantine Doukas , which is a time associated with the throne.
Two of his brothers are also associated to the throne:
- Andronikos Doukas ( 1057 ap. 1081 ) for 1067 to 1078
- Constantine Doukas ( 1060 1081), for 1071 to 1078
Bibliography
- Michel Psellus Chronography Book VII, Chapters 1-20, p.281 & sv.
| Preceded by | Michael VII Doukas | Followed by | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constantine X Doukas |
| Nicephorus III Botaniates |
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