Historical Events tagged with "leo the armenian"
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Politics & Government
Michael I Abdicates, Becomes Monk Athanasius
July 11th, 813 1211 years ago
Under pressure from conspiracies and dissatisfaction with his rule, Byzantine Emperor Michael I chose to abdicate in favor of his general, Leo the Armenian. This decision marked a significant shift in Byzantine politics, as Michael sought a life of solitude and piety, taking on the monastic name Athanasius. His abdication reflected the tumultuous political climate of the empire and the influence of military leaders in governance.
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