Historical Events tagged with "latins"
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Michael VIII Palaiologos crowned Byzantine Emperor
Michael VIII Palaiologos was crowned as the Byzantine emperor, marking the restoration of the Byzantine Empire after a significant period of decline. The ceremony took place at the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople, symbolizing the reconquest of the city from Latin control. This event represented not just a change in leadership but a pivotal moment in Byzantine history, as it revitalized imperial authority and sought to restore the glory of the empire. Following decades of fragmentation, this coronation heralded a new era of Byzantine resilience and ambitions.
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