Michael IV the Paphlagonian

Byzantine emperor
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Michael IV the Paphlagonian
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Michael IV the Paphlagonian

Summary

Michael IV the Paphlagonian is a human[1]. He was born in Paphlagonia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1010[3]. He passed away in Constantinople[4]. He died on December 10, 1041[5]. He worked as an emperor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's place of birth was Paphlagonia[2].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian died in Constantinople[4].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian was born on January 1, 1010[3].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian died on December 10, 1041[5].
  • Burial took place at Kosmas and Damianos Monastery[8].
  • Among Michael IV the Paphlagonian's spouses was Zoe Porphyrogenita[9].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[10].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian worked as an emperor[6].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian held the position of Byzantine emperor[11].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian is recorded as male[12].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's family is recorded as Macedonian dynasty[14].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's Commons category is recorded as Michael IV[15].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's given name is recorded as Michael[16].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Michael IV[17].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's medical condition is recorded as epilepsy[18].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[19].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'el', 'text': 'Μιχαήλ Δ΄ Παφλαγών'}[23].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's sibling is recorded as John the Orphanotrophos[24].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's sibling is recorded as Constantí el Paflagoni[25].
  • Michael IV the Paphlagonian's sibling is recorded as George[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael IV the Paphlagonian was born in Paphlagonia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1010[3].

Career and Affiliations

Michael IV the Paphlagonian worked as an emperor[6]. He held the position of Byzantine emperor[11].

Personal Life

Michael IV the Paphlagonian was married to Zoe Porphyrogenita[9].

Death and Burial

Michael IV the Paphlagonian died on December 10, 1041[5]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He is buried at Kosmas and Damianos Monastery[8].

Why It Matters

Michael IV the Paphlagonian ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (233 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

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[9].

What did Michael IV the Paphlagonian do for work?

Michael IV the Paphlagonian worked as emperor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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