Theodore I Laskaris

13th-century emperor of Nicaea
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Theodore I Laskaris
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Summary

Theodore I Laskaris was born on January 1, 1174[1], in Constantinople[2]. He died on January 1, 1221[3], in İznik[4]. He worked as a ruler[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,274 views/month, #7,136 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Manuel Láscaris[7]
  • Mother: Ioanna Karatzaina[8]
  • Spouse: Anna Komnene Angelina[9], Philippa of Armenia[10], Marie de Courtenay[11]
  • Child: Maria Laskarina[12], Sophia Eudokia Laskarina[13], Nicholas Laskaris[14], Constantin Laskaris[15], Irene Laskarina[16]
  • Country of citizenship: Byzantine Empire[17]
  • Position held: Emperor of Nicaea[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family: Laskaris[20]
  • Commons category: Theodoros I Laskaris[21]
  • Given name: Theodoros[22]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Theodoros I Laskaris[23]
  • Work location: Empire of Nicaea[24]
  • Relative: Alexios III Angelos[25]
  • Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: medieval Greek[28]
  • Different from: Teodor Laskarys[29]
  • Sibling: Konstantinos Laskaris[30], Alexios Laskaris[31], Georg Laskaris[32], Isaac Laskaris[33], Manuel Laskaris[34]

Why It Matters

Theodore I Laskaris has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Theodore I Laskaris born?

Theodore I Laskaris's place of birth was Constantinople[2].

Where did Theodore I Laskaris die?

Theodore I Laskaris passed away in İznik[4].

Who were Theodore I Laskaris's parents?

Theodore I Laskaris's father was Manuel Láscaris[7]. Theodore I Laskaris's mother was Ioanna Karatzaina[8].

Who was Theodore I Laskaris married to?

Theodore I Laskaris's spouses include Anna Komnene Angelina[9], Philippa of Armenia[10], and Marie de Courtenay[11].

What did Theodore I Laskaris do for work?

Theodore I Laskaris worked as a ruler[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Nationalencyklopedin. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . encyklopedia.pwn.pl. encyklopedia.pwn.pl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Constantinople
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