Nikephoros III Botaneiates
deposed Byzantine Emperor
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None
None years ago
Died
December 10th, 1081
943 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Byzantine Empire
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Born around 1002, this individual served as Byzantine Emperor from 1078 until his deposition in 1081. Coming to power after a military coup, he faced significant challenges, including Byzantine territorial losses and internal strife. His reign was marked by conflicts with the Seljuk Turks and the growing influence of rival factions within the Byzantine Empire. Ultimately, he was overthrown by Alexios I Komnenos, leading to a shift in imperial power and the beginning of the Komnenian dynasty.
Reign as Byzantine Emperor from 1078 to 1081
Faced Seljuk Turkish invasions
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