Properties (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
|
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Syracuse,_Sicily
|
| gptkbp:birthYear |
770
|
| gptkbp:deathPlace |
Constantinople
|
| gptkbp:deathYear |
829
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
Amorian dynasty
|
| gptkbp:father |
Theophilus
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Michael II
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
restoration_of_the_Byzantine_Empire
|
| gptkbp:mother |
Maria
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
improved public works
increased military funding encouraged agricultural development promoted social welfare programs promoted civic responsibility fostered international relations promoted religious tolerance strengthened the economy fostered a sense of national identity increased church influence enhanced naval power reformed the military promoted education and culture reformed the bureaucracy patronized scholars encouraged the arts and sciences reformed taxation reorganized the administration strengthened alliances with neighboring states established a code of laws enhanced the empire's prestige consolidated power in the empire encouraged literacy and education encouraged monasticism expanded the empire's borders expanded trade relations fostered the arts fought against corruption fought against internal strife improved the legal system reestablished imperial authority supported the arts and literature supported the development of cities supported the military reforms defeated_the_Bulgars supported_the_Orthodox_Church fought_against_the_Slavs expanded_the_empire's_influence_in_the_Mediterranean defended_against_Arab_invasions encouraged_trade_with_the_East established_diplomatic_ties_with_the_West improved_diplomatic_relations_with_the_West promoted_Byzantine_culture |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Leo_V
|
| gptkbp:reign |
820-829
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Christianity
|
| gptkbp:successor |
Theophilus
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans
|