Michael II

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:birth_year 770
gptkbp:children gptkb:Theophilus
gptkbp:death_year 829
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Amorian_dynasty
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Michael II
gptkbp:known_for Establishing the Amorian dynasty
gptkbp:notable_event Consolidation of power
Economic reforms
Military reforms
Cultural policies
Legal reforms
Military alliances
Establishment of schools
Promotion of literacy
Military campaigns against the Arabs
Support for the arts and sciences
Promotion of trade
Crisis during his reign
Relations with the Papacy
Support for the arts and literature
Promotion of Byzantine culture
Support for the Orthodox Church
Legacy in Byzantine history
Diplomatic relations with the West
Support for monasticism
Cultural exchanges with neighboring states
Relations with the Islamic Caliphate
Crisis management during his reign
Construction of churches and monasteries
Promotion of education and arts
Involvement in theological disputes
Role in the Byzantine Renaissance
Cultural revival in the Byzantine Empire
Strengthening of the Byzantine economy
Strengthening of the Byzantine navy
Impact on Byzantine military strategy
Influence on Byzantine law
Promotion of Byzantine architecture
Conflict with the iconoclasts
Defeated the Bulgars
Impact on Byzantine diplomacy
Influence on future Byzantine emperors
Reform of the Byzantine administration
Relations with Slavic peoples
Role in the development of the Byzantine state
Support of iconodules
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:Amorian_dynasty
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Constantinople
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Leo_V
gptkbp:reign AD 820 to AD 829
gptkbp:reign_end 829
gptkbp:reign_start 820
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Christianity
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Theodora
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Theophilus
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4