John II Komnenos
Byzantine Emperor from 1118 to 1144
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Summary
John II Komnenos was born on September 13, 1087[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on April 8, 1143[3], in Cilicia[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,776 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1088[7]
- Date of death: January 1, 1143[8]
- Place of burial: Zeyrek Mosque[9]
- Father: Alexios I Komnenos[10], Manuel Komnenos[11]
- Mother: Irene Doukaina[12]
- Spouse: Irene of Hungary[13]
- Child: Isaac Komnenos[14], Alexios Komnenos[15], Andronikos Komnenos[16], Manuel I Komnenos[17], Maria Komnene[18], Anna Komnene[19], Theodora Komnene[20], Eudokia Komnene[21], unknown daughter Comnene[22]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[23]
- Field of work: political activity[24]
- Position held: Byzantine emperor[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family: Komnenos[27]
- Commons category: Ioannes II Komnenos[28]
- Cause of death: hunting accident[29]
- Family name: Komnenos[30]
- Given name: Ioannis[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:John II Komnenos[32]
- Work location: Byzantine Empire[33]
- Manner of death: accidental death[34]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6[36], New International Encyclopedia[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[38]
- Sibling: Isaac Komnenos[39], Anna Komnene[40], Theodora Komnene Angelina[41], Eudokia Komnene[42], Andronikos Komnenos[43], Maria Komnene[44]
Why It Matters
John II Komnenos has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
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[10]. 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 a politician[5].