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Theodore II Laskaris

Also Known As Theodore Doukas Laskaris
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Theodore II Doukas Laskaris, also rendered Ducas Lascaris, was emperor of Nicaea from 1254 to 1258, the only child of Emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes and Empress Irene Laskarina. His mother was the eldest daughter of Theodore I Laskaris, who had founded the Empire of Nicaea as a successor state in Asia Minor after crusaders captured the Byzantine capital of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade in 1204. Theodore received an excellent education from two renowned scholars, Nikephoros Blemmydes and George Akropolites, and formed a close friendship with a young intellectual of low birth, George Mouzalon. He began writing treatises on theological, historical and philosophical themes already in his youth.

Facts
Death Year
1258 1
Role
Emperor of Nicaea 1
Death Date
1258-08-16 1
Birthplace
Nicaea 1
Death Place
Magnesia on the Maeander 1
Classification
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
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In Era

The Post-Classical and Medieval Period, Eras

Preceded By

John III Doukas Vatatzes, Historical Figures

Ruled

The Byzantine Empire, Polities

Succeeded By

John IV Laskaris, Historical Figures
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Originated In

Turkey

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Source Wikidata: Theodore II Laskaris
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Theodore II Laskaris
  • Infobox, Born row
    Theodore II Doukas Laskaris or Ducas Lascaris (Greek: Θεόδωρος Δούκας Λάσκαρις, romanized: Theodōros Doúkās Láskaris; November 1221/1222 - 16 August 1258) was Emperor of Nicaea from 1254 to 1258.
  • Infobox, Died row (year)
    He died in the imperial palace at Magnesia on 16 August 1258.
  • Infobox, Died row (date)
    He died in the imperial palace at Magnesia on 16 August 1258.
  • Infobox, Died row (place)
    He died in the imperial palace at Magnesia on 16 August 1258.
  • Lead paragraph
    Theodore II Doukas Laskaris or Ducas Lascaris (Greek: Θεόδωρος Δούκας Λάσκαρις, romanized: Theodōros Doúkās Láskaris; November 1221/1222 - 16 August 1258) was Emperor of Nicaea from 1254 to 1258.
  • Infobox, Names row
    Names: Theodore Doukas Laskaris / Θεόδωρος Δούκας Λάσκαρης
  • Theodore II Laskaris: Gender
    His mother was the eldest daughter of Theodore I Laskaris, who had established the Empire of Nicaea as a successor state to the Byzantine Empire in Asia Minor after the crusaders captured the Byzantine capital, Constantinople, during the Fourth Crusade in 1204.
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Wikidata: Theodore II Laskaris
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