Michael IV

GPTKB entity

Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:administrativeDivision Reorganized provincial governance
Faced corruption in the bureaucracy
Strengthened_the_Byzantine_military
gptkbp:artwork Supported artists and architects
gptkbp:birthYear 1010
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:Church_of_the_Holy_Apostles
gptkbp:community_service Suffered from illness during reign
gptkbp:court Established a lavish imperial court
gptkbp:culturalContribution Patron_of_the_arts
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Encouraged the revival of classical learning
Engaged with neighboring cultures
Known as a patron of the arts and learning
Contributed_to_the_cultural_life_of_Byzantium
gptkbp:culturalImpact Influenced_Byzantine_literature
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Influenced_Byzantine_art_and_architecture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Part_of_the_cultural_renaissance_in_Byzantium
gptkbp:deathYear 1041
gptkbp:diplomaticRelations Sent envoys to the Pope
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Macedonian_dynasty
gptkbp:economicActivity Promoted trade and commerce
gptkbp:father gptkb:Constantine
gptkbp:hasAlumni Crowned as Emperor in 1034
gptkbp:historicalContext Ruled_during_a_period_of_decline_for_Byzantium
gptkbp:historicalImpact Significant_figure_in_Byzantine_history
gptkbp:historicalLegacy Remembered for his contributions to the empire
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Referenced in various historical texts
Subject of historical analysis
Interpreted in various ways by historians
Featured_in_narratives_of_Byzantine_history
gptkbp:historicalRecords Documented_in_Byzantine_chronicles
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Part_of_the_Macedonian_Renaissance
Considered_a_significant_emperor_in_Byzantine_history.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Michael IV
gptkbp:internationalRelations Engaged_in_diplomacy_with_the_West
gptkbp:knownFor Military_campaigns_against_the_Seljuk_Turks
gptkbp:legacy Influence_on_later_Byzantine_emperors
gptkbp:militaryRank Recognized for his leadership in battles
Introduced new military tactics
Achieved notable victories in battle
Formed alliances with other states
Faced defeats against external enemies
Utilized mercenaries in campaigns
Led_campaigns_in_the_East
gptkbp:mother Maria
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Michael_the_Paphlagonian
gptkbp:notableEvent Battle of Manzikert
Siege of Edessa
gptkbp:personalLife Lived in the imperial palace
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation Strived for stability during his reign
gptkbp:politicalParty Implemented reforms to strengthen the state
gptkbp:politicalPosition Confronted opposition from nobles
Allied_with_the_Normans
Left_a_mixed_legacy_in_Byzantine_politics
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Michael_III
gptkbp:reform Administrative reforms in the empire
gptkbp:reign 1034-1041
gptkbp:relationship Close ties with the church
gptkbp:religion Dealt with internal church disputes
Supported_the_Orthodox_Church
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Zoe_Porphyrogenita
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Zoe_Porphyrogenita
Continued policies of his predecessors
gptkbp:title gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Romans