Royalty · Politics · 1087–1143
John II Komnenos
Byzantine Emperor known for his military successes and pious rule
Did you know?He was noted for his exceptional self-control and was often called "The Good" by his subjects.
John II Komnenos or Comnenus (Greek: Ἱωάννης Κομνηνός, romanized: Iōánnēs Komnēnós; 13 September 1087 – 8 April 1143) was Byzantine emperor from 1118 to 1143.
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- Age at death
- 55
- Years since death
- 883
- Born
- September 13, 1087 · Constantinople, Turkey
- Died
- April 8, 1143
- Cause of death
- Hunting accident
- Nationality
- Byzantine Empire
- Known for
- Royalty, Politics
Family
- Father
- Alexios I Komnenos, Manuel Komnenos
- Mother
- Irene Doukaina
- Spouse
- Irene of Hungary
- Children
- Manuel I Komnenos, Alexios Komnenos, Andronikos Komnenos, Anna Komnene, Eudokia Komnene, Isaac Komnenos, Maria Komnene, Theodora Komnene, unknown daughter Comnene
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- Death anniversaryThe 884th anniversary of John II Komnenos's death is in 166 days. A moment to remember their legacy.884th
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