John VII Palaiologos

Byzantine emperor
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John VII Palaiologos
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Summary

John VII Palaiologos was born on January 1, 1370[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on September 22, 1408[3], in Thessaloniki[4]. He worked as a regent[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (770 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Andronikos IV Palaiologos[7]
  • Mother: Keratsa of Bulgaria[8]
  • Spouse: Irene Gattilusio[9]
  • Child: Andronikos V Palaiologos[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[11]
  • Field of work: government[12], politics[13]
  • Position held: Byzantine emperor[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family: Palaiologos[16]
  • Commons category: Ioannes VII Palaiologos[17]
  • Given name: Ioannis[18], John[19]
  • Work location: Byzantine Empire[20]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Ancient Greek[22]
  • Name in native language: Ιωάννης Ζ' Παλαιολόγος[23]

Why It Matters

John VII Palaiologos has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was John VII Palaiologos born?

John VII Palaiologos was born in Constantinople[2].

Where did John VII Palaiologos die?

John VII Palaiologos died in Thessaloniki[4].

Who were John VII Palaiologos's parents?

John VII Palaiologos's father was Andronikos IV Palaiologos[7]. John VII Palaiologos's mother was Keratsa of Bulgaria[8].

Who was John VII Palaiologos married to?

John VII Palaiologos's spouses include Irene Gattilusio[9].

What did John VII Palaiologos do for work?

John VII Palaiologos worked as a regent[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Pescan · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Ancient Greek
    Child → Andronikos V Palaiologos
    Position held → Byzantine emperor
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