Manuel II Palaiologos
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Summary
Manuel II Palaiologos was born on June 27, 1350[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on July 21, 1425[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,757 views/month, #6,857 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: John V Palaiologos[8]
- Mother: Helena Kantakouzene[9]
- Spouse: Helena Dragaš[10]
- Child: John VIII Palaiologos[11], Theodoros II Palaiologos[12], Andronikos Palaiologos, Lord of Thessalonica[13], Demetrios Palaiologos[14], Thomas Palaiologos[15], Zampia Palaiologina[16], Konstantinos XI Palaiologos[17]
- Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[18]
- Position held: Byzantine emperor[19]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: Palaiologos[22]
- Noble title: emperor[23]
- Commons category: Manuel II Palaiologos[24]
- Given name: Manuel[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Manuel II Palaiologos[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[29], New International Encyclopedia[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[31]
- Name in native language: Μανουήλ Β´ Παλαιολόγος[32]
- Owner of: Complete Works of St. Dionysius the Areopagite[33]
- Sibling: Andronikos IV Palaiologos[34], Theodoros I Palaiologos[35]
Why It Matters
Manuel II Palaiologos has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Manuel II Palaiologos born?
Manuel II Palaiologos's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
Where did Manuel II Palaiologos die?
Manuel II Palaiologos passed away in Constantinople[4].
Who were Manuel II Palaiologos's parents?
Manuel II Palaiologos's father was John V Palaiologos[8]. Manuel II Palaiologos's mother was Helena Kantakouzene[9].
Who was Manuel II Palaiologos married to?
Manuel II Palaiologos's spouses include Helena Dragaš[10].
What did Manuel II Palaiologos do for work?
Manuel II Palaiologos worked as a politician[5] and writer[6].