Manuel II

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:birth_year 1350
gptkbp:children gptkb:Demetrios_Palaiologos
gptkb:Eudokia_Palaiologina
gptkb:Constantine_XI_Palaiologos
gptkb:Maria_Palaiologina
gptkb:Andronikos_IV_Palaiologos
gptkb:Theodora_Palaiologina
gptkb:Sophia_Palaiologina
gptkb:Alexios_Palaiologos
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:death_year 1425
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Palaiologos
gptkbp:father gptkb:John_VI_Kantakouzenos
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Manuel II
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Diplomatic relations with Western Europe
Military campaigns against the Ottomans
gptkbp:language Greek
gptkbp:mother Helena Kantakouzene
gptkbp:notable_event Military reforms
Support for the arts and education
Cultural exchanges with Italy
Influence on Renaissance thought
Relations with the Papacy
Promotion of Byzantine culture
Cultural exchanges with the West
Support for scholars and artists
Council of Florence participation
Legacy of the Palaiologos dynasty
Writings on philosophy and theology
Crisis of the Byzantine Empire
Crisis of the Byzantine economy
Influence on later Byzantine rulers
Negotiations with the Ottomans
Diplomatic missions to Europe
Efforts to strengthen the Byzantine military
Cultural impact on the Renaissance
Attempts to secure alliances against the Ottomans
Battle of Ankara participation
Efforts to unite the Eastern and Western Churches
Legacy of Byzantine diplomacy
Promotion of Greek language and literature
Promotion of the Greek Orthodox Church
Struggles against the Ottoman Empire
Visit to Western Europe in 1400
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:John_V_Palaiologos
gptkbp:reign 1391-1425
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Maria_of_Trebizond
gptkbp:successor gptkb:John_VIII_Palaiologos
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kingdom_of_Portugal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5