Michael IV the Paphlagonian

Byzantine emperor
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Michael IV the Paphlagonian
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Summary

Michael IV the Paphlagonian was born on January 1, 1010[1], in Paphlagonia[2]. He died on December 10, 1041[3], in Constantinople[4]. He worked as an emperor[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,208 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Kosmas and Damianos Monastery[7]
  • Spouse: Zoe Porphyrogenita[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[9]
  • Position held: Byzantine emperor[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Family: Macedonian dynasty[12]
  • Commons category: Michael IV[13]
  • Given name: Michael[14]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Michael IV[15]
  • Medical condition: epilepsy[16]
  • Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[20]
  • Name in native language: Μιχαήλ Δ΄ Παφλαγών[21]
  • Sibling: John the Orphanotrophos[22], Constantí el Paflagoni[23], George[24]

Why It Matters

Michael IV the Paphlagonian has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Michael IV the Paphlagonian born?

Michael IV the Paphlagonian's place of birth was Paphlagonia[2].

Where did Michael IV the Paphlagonian die?

Michael IV the Paphlagonian passed away in Constantinople[4].

Who was Michael IV the Paphlagonian married to?

Michael IV the Paphlagonian's spouses include Zoe Porphyrogenita[8].

What did Michael IV the Paphlagonian do for work?

Michael IV the Paphlagonian worked as an emperor[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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