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John VII, Byzantine emperor, Ancient History, Late Roman And Byzantine, Biographies
Related Category: Ancient History, Late Roman And Byzantine, Biographies
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John VII (John Palaeologus)[pA´´lEol´ugus] Pronunciation Key, c.13701408, Byzantine emperor, grandson of John V. Backed by the sultan Beyazid I, he usurped (1390) the throne from John V but was dethroned by his uncle, Manuel II, six months later. He again ruled (13991402) as coemperor when Manuel II went to the West to seek aid against the Turks.
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