Royalty · 1392–1448
John VIII Palaiologos — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 18 December 1392 · Died: 31 October 1448 · Age at death: 55
How old was John VIII Palaiologos when he died?
John VIII Palaiologos died aged 55. He was born on 18 December 1392 and died on 31 October 1448.
Penultimate Byzantine Emperor who ruled in Constantinople
Did you know?He travelled to Europe seeking military aid against the Ottomans and attempted to unify the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches to gain support.
John VIII Palaiologos (Greek: Ἰωάννης Παλαιολόγος, romanized: Iōánnēs Palaiológos; 18 December 1392 – 31 October 1448) was the penultimate Roman emperor to rule in Constantinople.
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- Age at death
- 55
- Years since death
- 577
- Born
- December 18, 1392 · Constantinople, Turkey
- Died
- October 31, 1448
- Nationality
- Byzantine Empire
- Known for
- Royalty
Family
- Father
- Manuel II Palaiologos
- Mother
- Helena Dragaš
- Spouses
- Anna of Moscow, Maria of Trebizond, Sophia of Montferrat
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