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===July=== | ===July=== | ||
*[[July 25]]: [[Michael VIII Palaeologus]] captures [[Constantinople]] from the Latins and reinstates the [[Byzantine Empire]]. | *[[July 25]]: [[Michael VIII Palaeologus]] captures [[Constantinople]] from the Latins and reinstates the [[Byzantine Empire]]. | ||
| + | *[[August 15]]: A triumphant parade entering [[Constantinople]] is held, with the emperor following the famous Hodegetria icon of the [[Mary, the mother of Jesus|Virgin]] into the city. | ||
===December=== | ===December=== | ||
*[[December 25]]: [[Michael VIII Palaeologus]] has 11-year old [[John IV Lascaris]] blinded, removing him from contention for his throne. | *[[December 25]]: [[Michael VIII Palaeologus]] has 11-year old [[John IV Lascaris]] blinded, removing him from contention for his throne. | ||
[[Category:Years]] | [[Category:Years]] | ||
Revision as of 21:50, February 25, 2009
Events
July
- July 25: Michael VIII Palaeologus captures Constantinople from the Latins and reinstates the Byzantine Empire.
- August 15: A triumphant parade entering Constantinople is held, with the emperor following the famous Hodegetria icon of the Virgin into the city.
December
- December 25: Michael VIII Palaeologus has 11-year old John IV Lascaris blinded, removing him from contention for his throne.