John II Komnenos

Byzantine Emperor from 1118 to 1144
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John II Komnenos
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John II Komnenos

Summary

John II Komnenos is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1087[3]. He passed away in Cilicia[4]. He died on April 8, 1143[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (510 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John II Komnenos's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
  • John II Komnenos passed away in Cilicia[4].
  • John II Komnenos was born on September 13, 1087[3].
  • John II Komnenos was born on January 1, 1088[8].
  • John II Komnenos died on April 8, 1143[5].
  • John II Komnenos died on January 1, 1143[9].
  • John II Komnenos is buried at Zeyrek Mosque[10].
  • John II Komnenos's father was Alexios I Komnenos[11].
  • John II Komnenos's mother was Irene Doukaina[12].
  • John II Komnenos was married to Irene of Hungary[13].
  • A child of John II Komnenos was Isaac Komnenos[14].
  • A child of John II Komnenos was Alexios Komnenos[15].
  • A child of John II Komnenos was Andronikos Komnenos[16].
  • A child of John II Komnenos was Manuel I Komnenos[17].
  • A child of John II Komnenos was Maria Komnene[18].
  • A child of John II Komnenos was Anna Komnene[19].
  • John II Komnenos held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[20].
  • John II Komnenos's professions included politician[6].
  • John II Komnenos's field of work was political activity[21].
  • John II Komnenos held the position of Byzantine emperor[22].
  • John II Komnenos is recorded as male[23].
  • John II Komnenos's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • John II Komnenos's family is recorded as Komnenos[25].
  • John II Komnenos's Commons category is recorded as Ioannes II Komnenos[26].
  • The cause of death was hunting accident[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], John II Komnenos… Recorded date of birth include September 13, 1087[3] and January 1, 1088[8]. His father was Alexios I Komnenos[11]. His mother was Irene Doukaina[12].

Career and Affiliations

John II Komnenos worked as a politician[6]. His field of work was political activity[21]. He held the position of Byzantine emperor[22].

Personal Life

Among John II Komnenos's spouses was Irene of Hungary[13]. Children include Isaac Komnenos[14], b. 1113[28], of Byzantine Empire[29]; Alexios Komnenos[15], a military leader[30], 1106–1142[31], of Byzantine Empire[32]; Andronikos Komnenos[16], a military personnel[33], 1108–1142[34], of Byzantine Empire[35]; Manuel I Komnenos[17], an emperor[36], 1118–1180[37], of Byzantine Empire[38]; Maria Komnene[18], of Byzantine Empire[39]; and Anna Komnene[19], 1150–1110[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 8, 1143[5] and January 1, 1143[9]. John II Komnenos died in Cilicia[4]. The cause of death was hunting accident[27]. Burial took place at Zeyrek Mosque[10].

Why It Matters

John II Komnenos ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (510 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was John II Komnenos born?

John II Komnenos was born in Constantinople[2].

Where did John II Komnenos die?

John II Komnenos died in Cilicia[4].

Who were John II Komnenos's parents?

John II Komnenos's father was Alexios I Komnenos[11]. John II Komnenos's mother was Irene Doukaina[12].

Who was John II Komnenos married to?

John II Komnenos's spouses include Irene of Hungary[13].

What did John II Komnenos do for work?

John II Komnenos worked as politician[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00398649
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Isaac Komnenos, Anna Komnene, Theodora Komnene Angelina +3
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    Spouse Irene of Hungary
    Place of birth Constantinople
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